Murkomen Addresses Alleged Withdrawal of Muturi’s Security

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomenhas dismissed claims that the recent changes to former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi’s security detail were politically motivated, stating that it was part of a routine adjustment affecting former officials.

Murkomen, however, invited Muturi to raise his concerns with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja if due procedure was not followed.

“This is a simple and small matter that should be handled by the IG. If it is escalated to me, I will address it in accordance with the law,” the CS said in response to inquiries.

Muturi’s Account of the Withdrawal

Muturi revealed on Tuesday that the two police officers assigned to him in his capacity as former Speaker of the National Assembly were abruptly withdrawn on Monday evening without prior notice.

“My security detail was withdrawn last night at around 7:30 p.m.,” he said in a statement.

“The officers were instructed not to report for duty today. If this is another attempt to intimidate me, they have dialed the wrong number yet again.”

According to Muturi, the officers informed him that the decision stemmed from perceptions that he was “fighting the government.” However, he remained defiant, stating:

“I said it’s okay. Many Kenyans live without government security, so this is nothing to worry about.”

Muturi, who recently served as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service before being replaced in a reshuffle, argued that the move disregards provisions under Kenyan law—specifically, the Retirement Benefits (Deputy President and Designated State Officers) Act, which guarantees security and other privileges for former high-ranking officials.

“The Act covers Deputy Presidents, retired Speakers of Parliament, the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, former Prime Ministers, and former Vice Presidents,” he noted.

Timing Raises Questions

The withdrawal follows Muturi’s recent explosive interview on NTV’s Fixing the Nation on April 3, where he accused President William Ruto of presiding over corrupt dealings while publicly advocating for integrity.

The Interior CS maintained that scaling down security for former officials is standard practice.

“We adjust security details once officers leave office. This applies to everyone—even me, should I leave my position,” Murkomen said.

He emphasized that security officers “operate within the law and are not influenced by politics.”