Murkomen blasted over Homa Bay Violence Remarks

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Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen is facing strong criticism and a parliamentary summons over the violent clashes during a Linda Mwananchi political tour in Homa Bay County on August 16, 2026.

The violence involved hired goons who blocked roads, attacked the convoy of the breakaway ODM-linked Linda Mwananchi group, led by political figures including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, torched vehicles, looted businesses, and injured journalists and others. 

Reports put the toll at least two dead, including a police officer in some accounts, dozens injured some reports cite 46–54+ and significant property damage. 

Allegations include under-reported deaths, one MP claimed 12+, assaults and possible rapes of women and vandalism of churches.

Key developments

Pre-event remarks: On August 14, Murkomen publicly warned politicians against mobilising goons to disrupt rival rallies, stating police had instructions to keep meetings peaceful and that the government would protect all political activities regardless of affiliation. He specifically referenced upcoming events including in Homa Bay.

Aftermath criticism: Opposition voices, Linda Mwananchi leaders and some MPs have blamed security failures under Murkomen’s Interior Ministry. Matungulu MP Stephen Mule said Parliament would move to impeach him over the deaths if it were not “captured” by the state, calling the events a total failure of the security apparatus. 

Others, including former political leaders, have accused the government of enabling or tolerating political goonism.

Parliamentary action: On August 21, 2026, MPs, led by Gilgil MP Martha Wangari, summoned Murkomen to appear before the National Assembly on Tuesday, August 25. They want explanations on the rise in political violence, citing Homa Bay, Nyandarua, and Nakuru, fatality/injury figures over the past year, investigation status and prevention measures ahead of the 2027 elections. 

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo raised specific allegations of sexual assaults and church attacks in Homa Bay.

Other responses: NCIC has moved to summon politicians, including Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, linked to alleged incitement in a viral video. 

Linda Mwananchi and others have demanded arrests of local leaders such as Governor Gladys Wanga and Kaluma. Reports describe goons paid KSh 2,000–4,000, some ferried from Migori.

The episode fits a broader pattern of rising political tension and goonism concerns as campaigns intensify towards 2027, with Murkomen repeatedly warning against it in the past while facing accountability questions when violence occurs. Investigations by police, NCIC, and others are ongoing.


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