nterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed allegations by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka that Jubaland forces have crossed into Kenya and are terrorising residents of Mandera County, describing the claims as reckless and politically motivated.
Speaking in Kakamega during the 36th Jukwaa la Usalama grassroots engagement tour on Friday, September 5, 2025, Murkomen accused Kalonzo and other former senior officials among them ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i of exploiting national security concerns for political gain.
“We are talking to the enemies of al-Shabaab. So they need to tell us, are they with al-Shabaab or are they with the citizens of Kenya? This cheap politics that is being done using security must stop,” Murkomen said.
The CS emphasised that leaders who once served in Kenya’s security sector should know better than to drag sensitive matters into political contests. He urged them to demonstrate responsibility and avoid making remarks that could create unnecessary fear.
“They must conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates they understand security issues, even if they have personal challenges with leadership,” he noted.
Murkomen assured Kenyans that the government remains firmly in control of the country’s borders and security situation. He stressed that any threats, whether from civilians or foreign forces, would be swiftly addressed.
“For our citizens in Mandera, everything is in order. We will deal with any challenges of any person who is spotted in our country. At the moment, our country is safe,” he said.
Murkomen’s remarks followed Kalonzo’s Thursday statement on X, where the former Vice President claimed that Jubaland forces had crossed into Mandera and were terrorising residents.
“Mandera County is under siege. Jubaland forces from Somalia have crossed into Kenyan territory and are terrorising our people, yet the CS for Interior continues to deny their presence,” Kalonzo alleged.
The Wiper leader further accused President William Ruto of being “too weak” to defend Kenya’s sovereignty, arguing that a government that fails to protect its citizens has no moral right to claim legitimacy.
