Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that police will provide security for planned June 25, 2026 demonstrations, even as he warned that some political actors intend to infiltrate the protests with armed gangs.
In a statement dated June 24, 2026, Murkomen said Thursday, would remain a normal working and school day despite notification from citizens planning a public demonstration.
He invoked Article 37 of the Constitution, which guarantees every person the right to peaceably and unarmed assembly, demonstration, picketing, and petitioning public authorities.
“Police are, therefore, ready to provide security and guide the protesters tomorrow according to their request,” he said, urging organizers and participants to remain within the law.
The CS however claimed intelligence showed some political actors planned to use the protests for political campaigns by mobilizing “goons, gangs and criminals with crude weapons to cause mayhem by attacking businesses and innocent civilians.”
He said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations was already probing reports of individuals mobilizing and sponsoring Kenyans for violent activities, and warned those responsible would face the full force of the law.
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Murkomen stressed that police would do everything within the law to protect peaceful protesters and members of the public going about their businesses.
He also emphasized that schools and businesses should operate normally, noting the Constitution guarantees the right to education and lawful means of earning a living.
Addressing public safety, he advised peaceful protesters who find themselves in the midst of violent elements to disassociate themselves immediately.
That, he said, would make it easier for police to enforce the law.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Government of Kenya does not condone or work with goons. The police are under instructions, through the policy guidance of the Cabinet Secretary, to decisively deal with all goons without fear or favour,” Murkomen stated.
The CS further dismissed claims that the government supports criminal elements, calling such insinuations by some leaders, including from the religious community, unfortunate and inciting.
He urged all Kenyans to cooperate with law enforcement officers to uphold peace, order, and constitutional values.
The planned June 25 protests come two years after the 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations that saw widespread unrest in Nairobi and other towns.
