Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has responded to a section of Kenyans criticising the Chief of Defense Forces Charles Kahariri.
While speaking at a church function in Meru, Murkomen defended the CDF and NIS Director Noordin Haji for warning Kenyans chanting antigovernment slogans in public functions.
“If you are going to become a country that has order, my friend, forget about this thing you are answering the Chief of Defence Forces and the NIS Director; those two men are speaking from information. They are warning your country, they are warning your future. You are making social media arguments here, and politicians are speaking out here and there.
My friend, the future of a country needs order,” Murkomen stated.
Murkomen Defends Kahariri and Haji
The Interior Cabinet Secretary further emphasized that the warning issued by the CDF to Kenyans against chanting anti-government slogans was intended to maintain order in the country.
“There is a reason why this country is at peace; we could easily find ourselves in the same situation as our neighbors. We are not too special. We could end up in a refugee camp in another country. We must remind ourselves as a nation that we need to conduct our affairs properly,” said Murkomen.
Additionally, Murkomen insisted that those calling for the ouster of President William Ruto should do so in accordance with the law, emphasizing the importance of order.
At the same time, the Interior CS spoke about the moral fabric of the current generation, saying that they enjoy a lot of freedom. He called on parents to teach their children good morals and set limits on some of their freedoms.
“Let us go to our homes and talk to our children. If you have come to church here, your Christianity on Sunday is meaningless if you do not have Bible study with your children at home, pray with them at home, and talk to your children.”
Murkomen’s defense against criticism of the CDF comes just days after CDF Kahariri cautioned Kenyans against chanting “Ruto Must Go” without following constitutional guidelines.
Gachagua Warns Kahariri
Kahariri emphasized that any efforts to transfer power must be executed through acceptable means to avoid destabilizing the country.
The CDF asserted that the military’s role is to uphold the constitution and the government elected by the people, and that any regime change should occur constitutionally.
This warning led to criticism from various Kenyans, including political leaders, who argue that the military should remain neutral and should refrain from commenting on political matters.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that the military should remain apolitical and warned Kahariri against involving the military in political matters.
He argued that the “Ruto Must Go” chants represent a call for change through constitutional means, specifically targeting the 2027 General Elections.
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