Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaking during a Sunday church service at AIC Kapsowar Sanctuary in Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 8, 2026./HNADOUT

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen commended the ongoing security operation in parts of the Kerio Valley and Northern Kenya regions.

This came as three people were killed on Friday in a clash in Kibish, Turkana County.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen consults with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei during a Sunday church service at AIC Kapsowar Sanctuary in Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 8, 2026./HANDOUT
Speaking during a Sunday church service at AIC Kapsowar Sanctuary in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Murkomen said significant progress has been made since the launch of recent security operations.

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"The country is largely secure despite a few isolated incidents. The ongoing operations, which we launched recently along the Turkana-West Pokot border, Mukogodo Forest around Laikipia, Isiolo, and in Samburu, are already yielding positive results," said Murkomen.

He said security agents have been repulsing the attackers every time they strike. He issued a stern warning to individuals abetting banditry, stating that the government will take decisive action against them regardless of their community or political affiliation.

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“We will deal firmly with banditry. Those who shield criminals will not be spared,” he warned.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen with Head of Public Service Felix Koskei during a Sunday church service at AIC Kapsowar Sanctuary in Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 8, 2026./HANDOUT
The CS further announced that the same firm and decisive approach will be applied in tackling emerging criminal gangs in parts of the country.

“I assure Kenyans that we will confront these gangs decisively and deal with them with finality,” he added.

The CS also commended the church for its continued role in promoting peace and unity among communities, emphasising that collaboration with religious institutions remains key to the government’s efforts to stabilise areas still experiencing sporadic insecurity.

Present were Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, Governor Wisley Rotich, Senator William Kisang, MPs Timothy Kipchumba (Marakwet West) and Caroline Ng'elechei (County), CBK Deputy Governor Dr Susan Koech, KAA Board Chairperson Caleb Kositany, among other leaders and stakeholders.