‘No Excuse To Engage In Bribery!’ – Murkomen Tells Cops Using ‘Poor Salary’ Rhetoric
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has advised police officers and other public employees against using poor salary as an excuse to engage in corruption.
Murkomen stated at the Jukwaa la Usalama forum at the Bomet County Chapter on Friday, August 8, that there should be “no excuse for any criminal activity,” regardless of personal financial hardship.
“You got the job knowing the salary,” Murkomen told officers. “There is no reason to engage in bribery or any other impropriety simply because you believe your pay is little.”
Murkomen refuted claims that police corruption is caused by living conditions.
“Sidhani ni vizuri kusema ufisadi ya polisi ni kwa mazingira wanoishi,” he said.
“Natuko tayari kushirikiana na EACC kwa wale watakaoshikwa wafunguliwe mashtaka, lazima wafungwe.”
CS Murkomen: There are disciplined police officers in areas not prone to corruption. However, some National Police Service (NPS) and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) officers accept bribes. Kenyans must unite with the government to end this vice. pic.twitter.com/gNbNNqDygm
— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) August 8, 2025
The CS also stated that the ubiquitous presence of police around the country adds to their place at the top of corruption rankings.
“Sababu moja tunaongoza polisi kwa ufisadi ni sababu tuko pande zote za Kenya,” he noted.
Murkomen further noted that policemen are not the only ones involved in bribery activities.
“Pia polisi hawajipatii hongo, wanapewa,” he said. He urged Kenyans to reflect on how they can help combat the vice collectively, stating: “Ni community tufikirie vile tutapambana wote kwa pamoja.”
Murkomen’s comments come just days after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) released a poll that named police officers as the most corrupt and immoral professionals in Kenya.
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The survey, which was released on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, found that corruption is one of the most prevalent vices in the country’s job sector.
Police topped the list, followed by Kenya Revenue Authority personnel (17.3%) and Chiefs (16.2%).
According to the EACC, bribes are most regularly requested in public service offices, particularly for Teachers Service Commission positions, CDF bursaries, and government IDs.
The Interior Ministry had the highest chance of bribery demands (47.8%), followed by Health, Treasury, Lands and Housing, and Education.
‘No Excuse To Engage In Bribery!’ – Murkomen Tells Cops Using ‘Poor Salary’ Rhetoric
