Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen will next week appear before Members of Parliament to explain how the government is handling rising security concerns, including organised criminal gangs, political violence, and cyber threats linked to the 2027 elections.
The CS is expected to brief MPs on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10 am during a session called by the Speaker. The meeting follows the cancellation of a similar engagement that was planned during the recent MPs’ retreat in Naivasha.
That session was called off on the final day after Murkomen said he had to attend to “emerging security issues”.
A brief prepared by Parliament ahead of the Kamukunji shows that lawmakers want the CS to give a detailed account of current security challenges facing the country and the urgent steps being taken to calm tensions in affected areas.
A major focus of the session will be the government’s response to criminal gangs operating in different parts of the country. MPs want Murkomen to explain what security agencies are doing to dismantle these groups and stop their activities, amid claims that some gangs are linked to political interests.
Lawmakers will also seek answers on how ready the country is to deal with cybercrime as the next General Election approaches. During discussions at the Naivasha retreat, MPs warned that cybercrime could easily disrupt elections and national stability if preventive measures are not strengthened in time.
At the Parliament Buildings, Murkomen will further be questioned on plans to prevent political and ethnic violence, which MPs say remains a growing concern as political activity begins to intensify ahead of 2027.
Another issue expected to feature prominently is the attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service at Othaya ACK in Nyeri County. MPs want to know what investigations have been carried out and what steps have been taken to prevent similar incidents.
United Opposition leaders have already written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over what they describe as an increase in violent attacks blamed on criminal gangs. They claim that some of the attacks appear organised and coordinated by political figures.
Opposition leaders and their supporters say they have faced harassment, intimidation, and other violations of their rights in various parts of the country. They report that although some of these cases were reported to police stations and senior police commands, no action or feedback has followed.
One of the incidents cited occurred on November 28, 2024, during a funeral service in Limuru, Kiambu County, where Gachagua was reportedly targeted.
MPs will also push Murkomen to explain how the government is ensuring that security officers respect the rule of law. This includes cooperation with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to strengthen accountability and prevent misconduct during security operations.
