Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen/FILEInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the Government will maintain peace and security as the country enters the electioneering period ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Murkomen urged Kenyans to support leaders committed to peaceful and issue-based campaigns while calling on politicians across the political divide to conduct their activities responsibly.
“Remember, elections come and go. I want to encourage all of us to support leaders who are engaging in peaceful campaigns,” Murkomen said.
The CS also appealed to political leaders and their supporters to respect the rights of others during political meetings, urging those opposed to particular rallies not to disrupt them.
He said political differences should not be allowed to undermine the country’s peace and stability.
Murkomen also drummed up support for the Government’s proposed long-term development agenda, dubbed Beyond Vision 2030, saying Kenya needs a development blueprint that transcends electoral cycles.
He called on leaders across the political divide to support the vision, arguing that the country needs a long-term “guiding star” regardless of who wins future elections.
“Beyond 2030 Vision cannot wait for the election because, no matter who is elected, the country must have a guiding star for us to dream big as a country,” he said.
The CS said political transitions should not derail long-term national development plans, urging leaders to focus on policies capable of transforming the country beyond individual political terms.
Murkomen also criticised the opposition, calling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to account for his record during the period he served in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The CS urged political leaders seeking new positions to first outline their achievements to Kenyans rather than focusing solely on criticism of the current administration.
“Put your CV on the table. Tell us what you achieved for the two years you worked with the President,” Murkomen said in reference to Gachagua.
Gachagua served as Deputy President under President William Ruto from September 2022 until his removal from office in October 2024.
Murkomen also defended the Ruto administration’s performance in the education sector, saying the Government had made significant investments in teachers, infrastructure, technical training and higher education financing.
He said the Government was investing in skills and human capital while reforming higher education financing to ensure financial constraints do not prevent Kenyan children from accessing education.
“In just three years, we have recruited more than 120,000 teachers, delivered 23,000 classrooms and are constructing 1,600 laboratories to support CBE,” he said.
According to Murkomen, enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions has more than doubled to 718,000 students, giving hundreds of thousands of young Kenyans access to practical and industry-relevant skills.
He said the Government’s investments in education formed part of a broader strategy to equip young people with the skills required to participate in the economy.
Murkomen spoke in Machakos during the 61st Graduation Ceremony of Scott Christian University, where he commended the institution for its contribution to education, skills development and national transformation.
The CS made the remarks as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders across the political divide positioning themselves and their parties for the contest.
With the country heading into another highly competitive electoral period, Murkomen said maintaining peace must remain a shared responsibility among political leaders, their supporters and the wider public.
