Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen gives some remarks after assessing the civil and ID registration exercises at the Migori Huduma Centre on September 11, 2025/MINAInterior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary
Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a fresh two-week amnesty for individuals in
possession of illegal firearms
The CS urged them to surrender the weapons to authorities or
face intelligence-led disarmament operations.
Speaking during the launch of a regional security tour in Migori County, Murkomen said the government is offering the olive branch to individuals in bandit-prone regions and those involved in border-related land conflicts, especially along the Kipsigis-Kuria border in Angata Baragoi.
“Those who defy this offer will face dire consequences if we come for you. We are going to forcefully disarm you. We are going to profile, summon, and seek you out,” the CS warned.
He urged individuals to voluntarily submit the illegal firearms to the nearest police station or local security offices, noting that failure to comply would trigger a nationwide crackdown.
Murkomen linked the proliferation of illegal firearms to a rise in livestock theft, land clashes, and politically motivated violence, including the recent murder of an assistant chief in Migori.
“In the next two weeks, the Inspector General, through DIG-APS Gilbert Masengeli, will implement a strategy for targeted disarmament, including recovering the weapon used in the killing of the assistant chief,” said Murkomen.
The CS revealed that several notorious bandits in the North Rift, particularly in Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, and West Pokot, have already surrendered firearms under previous phases of the operation.
Murkomen also outlined measures to bolster security at border points in Migori County, especially Muhuru Bay and Isebania, which he identified as hotspots for illegal firearms trafficking, drug smuggling, and ethanol imports.
He said the government will deploy more officers and conduct multi-agency operations involving the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and security teams to strengthen border patrols.
“We’re dealing with more than just weapons—this is about stopping the entry of illicit goods and protecting the lives of our people,” he stated.
In a stern message to political leaders, Murkomen condemned the rise of political goons, accusing some politicians of assembling gangs to intimidate rivals and disrupt peace.
“We are putting politicians on notice. The use of structured goons to terrorise others is a threat to national security, and we will not tolerate it,” he warned.
He also addressed other pressing issues in the region, including unregulated mining, gender-based violence (GBV), female genital mutilation (FGM), and the harassment of fishermen, pledging that his ministry is actively working to tackle them.
