Friday, June 13, 2025 - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned Kenyans celebrating the man seen brandishing a panga at police officers during recent protests in Nakuru.
Speaking on Friday, June 13th, Murkomen
criticised the glorification of violent behaviour, noting that the situation
could have easily escalated into tragedy.
"You see officers trying to restore calm, yet a man
with a panga is going after them. Some Kenyans still cheer him on,
especially on social media," the CS remarked.
Murkomen warned that the Government would crack down on
individuals who incite or engage in violence, saying the State will begin
holding civilians accountable for such actions.
He cited a recent incident in Narok, where a police officer
lost a hand during clashes linked to a livestock dispute, to highlight the
dangers of unchecked violence.
Despite the tension, Murkomen commended Nakuru police for
showing restraint when confronted by the armed man, who appeared in a viral
video brandishing a panga at officers in London Estate.
The man was part of a protest following the fatal police
shooting of 35-year-old Duncan Nderitu.
Nderitu was reportedly shot during a confrontation between
officers and residents after police attempted to arrest a suspected drug
dealer, sparking outrage and demonstrations across Nakuru.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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