CS Murkomen Makes Significant Changes in National Security Leadership
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a number of modifications to his docket as part of efforts to improve the ministry’s operations.
Murkomen nominated Jacob Namulen as the new Principal Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, succeeding Beverly Opwora, according to a notice released on Saturday, July 26.
He also named Thomas Saka as the new Internal Ministry Secretary, and Moses Kipkoech as the new Secretary of the National Administration.
Dickson Liyayi was appointed the ministry’s Secretary in Charge of Policy.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Kitiyo and Joshua Nkanatha were appointed regional commissioners for Nairobi and Central Kenya, respectively.
Murkomen said the reforms are intended to improve service delivery within the National Government Administration cadres.
“Deployment has been reorganised to take effect immediately. Congratulations and godspeed as you embark on your new roles,” Murkomen announced.
To enhance efficiency and improve service delivery within the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, we have made the following changes. Congratulations and godspeed as you embark on your new roles. pic.twitter.com/QN9BjbLq8j
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) July 26, 2025
The measures coincide with the government’s effort to address the country’s rising levels of insecurity, notably in the bandit-prone regions of the North Rift region.
Addressing the press on Friday, July 25, Murkomen unveiled the government’s new approach for combating banditry and recovering nearly 6000 firearms now in the hands of outlaws.
Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet during the Jukwa la Usalama, Murkomen stated that banditry had seriously weakened the region’s security and stability, resulting in loss of life and relocation.
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As part of its efforts to combat banditry in the region, the CS announced the implementation of an amnesty program for bandits terrorising inhabitants of the North Rift region counties.
He urged the bandits to relinquish their firearms in exchange for leniency from the government, which included scholarships to tertiary institutions in the country.
“Instead of waiting for the police to come for you, present yourself. And if you had not committed any offence, but you had an illegal gun, that one we are not going to charge you with,” Murkomen said.
“We will forgive you. If you do that, we will go a step further to take you to college.”
CS Murkomen Makes Significant Changes in National Security Leadership
