Kipchumba Murkomen

“I cannot utter statements that are not supported by the Constitution and the law.”^[1]

Context. Responding to criticism of his 'shoot' remark; cited the Sixth Schedule of the National Police Service Act on use of firearms. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“This has nothing to do with protests, but an unconstitutional attempt to change the regime.”^[2]

Context. Briefing on the 25 June 2025 anniversary protests, which he described as an attempt to change the government; reported damage to police stations and vehicles. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“Na tumeambia polisi mtu yeyote atakaribia police station piga yeye risasi.”^{[3, 1]}

Context. Instructing police on response to attacks on police stations after the protests (spoken in Swahili; roughly: 'we have told police to shoot anyone who approaches a police station'). The Law Society of Kenya criticised the remark. Follow the source link for the full statement.

“the duty to serve overrides the condemnation to throw in the towel.”^{[4, 5]}

Context. Answering senators on the death of Albert Ojwang in police custody; rejected calls by Senator Boni Khalwale to resign. Follow the source link for the full statement.