By Grace Gilo
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assessed the situation in Nairobi following protests held in memory of protesters who died during last year’s June 25th protests.
The CS prioritized visiting small-scale traders affected by the protests.
“This morning, I assessed the situation in our capital city, prioritizing a visit to small-scale traders affected by yesterday’s protests in Nairobi,” stated the CS.
“I was taken aback by the unfortunate incidents of violence that marred the protests,” he remarked.
According to Murkomen, what began as a constitutionally protected expression of public concern was sadly hijacked by organized gangs who vandalised businesses in the capital city.
“This kind of lawlessness not only undermines the spirit of our democracy but also causes unnecessary suffering for innocent Kenyans,” he said.
Hundreds of traders have been affected with businesses and livelihoods built through hard work and dedication lost.
“As a government, our hearts go out to the traders, workers, and residents whose livelihoods and services were disrupted,” expressed Murkomen.
The interior CS assured that they are working to restore normalcy, enhance security and support recovery efforts.
CS Kipchumba was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General-APS Gilbert Masengeli, senior security officers in Nairobi and other leaders.