Murkomen’s “unfortunate shoot-to-kill directive unfortunate
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, flanked by senior government security officials, addresses the media at Harambee House in Nairobi on June 26, 2025.
Unfortunate • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s “unfortunate shoot-to-kill directive to police officers is yet another proof that the 2010 Constitution is too progressive for our primitive politics”, remarks Taabu Tele. “The real tragedy is not even in the abuse of office, but the fact that the CS is a lawyer, who is dragging orders from above to stick the boot in.” His contact is [email protected].
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Jobless • Youth unemployment is a big challenge for the Kenya Kwanza administration, but Anthony Kituu is convinced it can be eased. Says he: “Creating jobs is a very complex undertaking. But urgently needed is an initiative such as the Kazi Mtaani focused on tree planting and engaging as many young people as possible. It will be a good starting point.” His contact is [email protected].
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Negligence• The biggest market in Garissa Town was recently gutted, leaving behind a trail of destruction and huge losses, Hassan Malik Mohamed reports. “Ironically, this is the sixth time we’re witnessing such a tragedy at the same market, which is a key source of livelihood for many small-scale traders. This is negligence. I’m praying that local leaders be held to account.” His contact is [email protected].
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Naming • A young couple, Zack Omoro says, has just approached him to be the godfather of their first child and he’s quite excited about it. “The only snag is their choice of name for the child—Donald Trump. I can’t make them change their minds, but I’m still hoping the pastor will overrule them on the choice of the US President’s name.” His contact is [email protected].
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On air • Radio buff Edward Mwazighe is now a pretty happy man. Following his persistent pleas, someone from Capital FM called to inform him that the station, which has been off-air in Mombasa, has finally restored its signal in the coastal resort city. He is once again enjoying his favourite station, ‘The Best Mix of Music’. “Keep up the good work, Watchie!” His contact is [email protected].
Have an entertaining day, won’t you!