Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered police to clear illegal occupants from two estates in Mukuyu, Ruiru, Kiambu County. KBC quoted him as saying: "I have urged the Inspector General of Police to ensure that all goons are removed from Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates."
According to Business Today Kenya, the trouble stems from a land ownership dispute worth billions of shillings. The outlet said the dispute involves property once linked to a late individual. It also described growing security concerns tied to the land.
Murkomen also took aim at gun misuse. KBC reported him as saying that anyone found misusing a firearm will have it withdrawn under the law and will be charged, even if they hold a licence. He told officers to find out who has been using guns in the area. He added that any police officer found to have failed in their duty in the dispute will be disciplined.
The CS said more police officers will be deployed to boost security in the populous constituency, including patrols in the two estates. Ruiru Police Station will also get an extra vehicle.
Murkomen spoke in Mukuyu after meeting representatives of the two estates to hear their land-related security complaints. Ruiru MP Simon Kingara accompanied him, along with Deputy Inspector General (KPS) Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General (APS) Gilbert Masengeli and DCI Director Mohamed Amin. Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora and Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha also joined him, KBC reported.