CS Murkomen to goons: Politicians won’t save you when we come for you!

Speaking during the official opening of a field training exercise at the Lii Field Tactics Training College in Meru County, Murkomen said the government will take decisive action against individuals fueling political unrest.

"I saw some characters who have been hiring goons and carrying them around the country in their rallies, yesterday talking about me in different places. If we've dealt with bandits, people who have ammunition, who are goons? Those are very small people who we're going to deal with them decisively," Murkomen stated.

"When I came into office, Panga Boys were terrorising the Coast, we've dealt with them. Some of the gangs in Nairobi have also been dealt with. I want to warn these goons being sponsored by politicians that since the politician won't be with you when you commit the crime, we'll come for you." 

The CS also emphasized that the facility, under the National Police Service (NPS), is part of a broader strategy to equip officers with practical skills needed to tackle emerging security threats, including banditry.

The Lii campus is designed to shift police training from classroom-based learning to real-life field simulations, bringing together officers from multiple security agencies for intensive drills on modern policing tactics.

Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli said the training programme, which began on November 24, 2025, has so far enrolled more than 10,000 recruits. He noted that officers are being equipped with advanced technological skills to respond to evolving security challenges.

Masengeli also commended Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti, stating that their performance reflects the high standards of training adopted locally.

Located in the rugged terrain of Igembe, the training ground provides a realistic environment for crisis response, tactical manoeuvres, and coordinated emergency operations.

Murkomen said the government has now embraced field-based training in regions facing insecurity to better prepare officers on the ground.

He added that the Lii facility will be developed into a permanent training centre, with plans underway to construct long-term infrastructure to support continuous programmes.

The CS dismissed critics who opposed the shift to field-based training, saying the decision was informed by extensive consultations within national security forums.

He further revealed that the government is constructing over 30,000 housing units for police officers across the country, even as more than 10,000 police constables remain in training.

On ongoing operations in Northern Kenya, Murkomen disclosed that security agencies have recovered 352 rounds of ammunition and 55 firearms in the crackdown on banditry.

At the same event, Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma raised concerns over rising insecurity, revealing that more than 15,000 head of cattle have been lost in the region. 

He called on the national government to recover the stolen livestock and compensate affected farmers, while also urging improvements in road infrastructure to enhance security response and economic activity.