Members of Parliament have summoned Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain a string of reported violent incidents linked to political rallies across Kenya.
Murkomen is expected to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, August 25, after MPs raised concerns over attacks, deaths, destruction of property and growing political intolerance.
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari requested the statement, saying violence had been reported in Homa Bay, Nyandarua and Nakuru counties in recent weeks.
She said the incidents were threatening Kenyans’ right to participate in political activities peacefully.
Wangari asked Murkomen to give MPs a record of political violence reported over the past year, including the number of deaths and injuries. She also wants details on investigations, those arrested and measures being taken to prevent further unrest ahead of the 2027 general election.
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo raised particular concern over the violence reported in Homa Bay during the Linda Mwananchi political tour.
She told the House that some women had reportedly been assaulted and raped during the unrest. She also questioned whether the number of deaths reported publicly reflected the true toll.
Odhiambo further said two Seventh-day Adventist churches in Homa Bay had been vandalised, describing attacks on places of worship as especially troubling.
Other MPs called for political leaders accused of inciting violence to be held accountable.
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda warned that political violence could spread if authorities failed to act against people carrying weapons at rallies.
“Violence should be condemned in whichever form,” she said.
Funyula MP Wilberforce Oundo described the Homa Bay violence as more serious than ordinary political clashes and called for a swift response.
Banissa MP Hassan Maalim also condemned the violence, saying the events reported in Homa Bay should not be allowed to spread to other parts of the country.
Gabriel Tongoyo, who chairs the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, said the committee recognised the seriousness of the matter.
He said Murkomen’s appearance would be prioritised because of the national security concerns involved.
The summons comes as political activity begins to intensify ahead of the 2027 elections. MPs said the government must provide clear answers on the reported incidents and demonstrate what steps are being taken to protect civilians, journalists, police officers and political supporters.
The Interior Ministry will now face questions in Parliament over whether existing security and investigative measures are sufficient to prevent further violence at political gatherings.
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