We've a nation to keep and build – Murkomen says ahead protests

The CS was also pictured interacting with police officers and Kenyans in the streets of Nairobi.

by BOSCO MARITA

News25 June 2025 - 07:12

In Summary

Murkomen made the remarks Wednesday morning after arriving at his office at Harambee House.
He was pictured alongside Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen with police bosses in the streets of Nairobi ahead of protests on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining peace and protecting livelihoods ahead of a planned protest, urging Kenyans to focus on building the nation.

Murkomen made the remarks on his social media handles Wednesday morning after arriving at his office at Harambee House, where he was pictured alongside Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

*Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen engaged with police officers at 5 a.m., providing security for the public expected to commemorate the first anniversary of the July 25th protests.*

As early as 5am, he had already arrived at the his office and embarked on visits to streets, to asses the situation.

He was also pictured interacting with police officers and Kenyans in the streets of Nairobi.

“We have a Nation to keep and build,” Murkomen said in a statement.

“On my way to work this morning, I met so many Kenyans who were up early and making their way to their daily hustles. We shall do everything to protect everyone and their livelihoods.”

*Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen engaged with police officers providing security for the public expected to commemorate the first anniversary of the July 25th protests.*

His comments come amid rising tensions over an anticipated protest, with security agencies on high alert across major towns.

The CS also expressed gratitude to the country’s security forces, stating:

“I appreciate all our men and women in uniform who keep us all safe and secure.”

Security has been heightened in various parts of Nairobi and other urban centres as authorities brace for the demonstrations. Organisers of the protest have vowed to proceed, despite calls for dialogue and restraint.