Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has called for the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), accusing security agencies of failing to respond decisively to political statements he believes could endanger national cohesion.
Speaking on Monday, August 3, Sudi argued that authorities should move swiftly against leaders whose public remarks risk heightening ethnic and political tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The UDA legislator warned that Kenya should not dismiss inflammatory rhetoric, drawing parallels with the period preceding the 2007/2008 post-election violence.
"Mr Kipchumba Murkomen and the DCI, together with all security agencies, should remember that the events of 2007/2008 began with this kind of language," Sudi said during his address.
Without identifying the politician by name, Sudi accused an opposition leader of making repeated remarks that he claimed appeal to ethnic identity and could undermine peaceful coexistence.
He maintained that law enforcement agencies have a constitutional obligation to investigate any statements that could incite divisions, regardless of the political standing of those involved.
"If those entrusted with maintaining security are unable to perform their duties, then they should step aside. Kenyans want action, not endless explanations," Sudi stated.
The MP further alleged that the unnamed politician had made repeated references to specific communities during political rallies, warning that such rhetoric could have serious consequences if left unchecked.
Sudi urged security agencies to intervene before political temperatures rise further, insisting that preventing conflict should take precedence over political considerations.
His remarks come as political rivalry between allies of President William Ruto and supporters of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues to intensify. The two camps have traded accusations in recent weeks over alleged incitement, selective law enforcement and growing political intolerance as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has previously maintained that security agencies will enforce the law impartially against any individual found to be engaging in incitement or actions that threaten public order. However, opposition leaders have accused the government of applying the law selectively by targeting critics while overlooking similar conduct by its allies.
Sudi's latest remarks are expected to fuel the ongoing debate over the role of security agencies in policing political speech, with pressure mounting on authorities to demonstrate impartiality as the country heads into an increasingly competitive election season.
