Murkomen defends CDF, NIS bosses after public uproar over ‘Ruto Must Go’ gag

In Kenya, a slogan is a source of controversy. The song "Ruto must go", calling for the resignation of President William Ruto, was born during the anti-government demonstrations in 2024. But it continues to be chanted in bars and rallies. This was the case in particular during a football match in Nairobi on Sunday 23 March. A slogan pointed at this Thursday 27 March by the Chief of the Armed Staff who warned against a risk of "anarchy". Since th…

Murkomen backs NIS and KDF bosses after uproar over their warning

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the National Intelligence Service (NIS) director Noordin Haji and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri after their recent warning sparked a public uproar. Murkomen, who was speaking during a church service in Makutano, Meru, on Sunday, March 30, 2025, emphasised the importance of order in the […]

Murkomen defends CDF, NIS bosses after public uproar over ‘Ruto Must Go’ gag

General Kahariri and NIS boss Haji have come under fire for commenting on ‘Ruto Must Go’ chorus - Kenya breaking news

Wamalwa tells KDF to keep off politics after 'Ruto must go' warning as Murkomen comes in defence - KahawaTungu

A section of politicians from the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) Sunday told the military and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to keep out of politics. This follows last week’s comments by Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri on the ‘Ruto must go’ campaign which Kenyan youth have sustained since last year’s protests [...] The post Wamalwa tells KDF to keep off politics after ‘Ruto must go’ warning as Murkomen comes i…

Murkomen Warns Kenyans Criticizing CDF Kahariri and Noordin Haji

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has responded to a section of Kenyans criticising the Chief of Defense Forces Charles Kahariri. While speaking at a church function in Meru, Murkomen defended the CDF and NIS Director Noordin Haji for warning Kenyans chanting antigovernment slogans in public functions. “If you are going to become a country that has order, my friend, forget about this thing you are answering the Chief of Defence Forces and the NIS D…

Wamuchomba explains origin of 'Ruto must go' chants after warning from CDF Kahariri

Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba has stated that the ‘Ruto must go’ chants by a section of Kenyans are valid concerns that President William Ruto cannot ignore. In a statement on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Wamuchomba, who is an ally of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, indicated that the chants stemmed from […]