Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi Speaking during a church service at AIC Ikombe in Yatta on July 12, 2026. Photo by Andrew Mbuva 
By Andrew Mbuva
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary for Internal Security Raymond Omollo of politicising national security and failing to effectively address rising insecurity and goonism in the country.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Ikombe in Yatta on Sunday, Mwangangi said security should never be subjected to political rhetoric, arguing that leaders entrusted with the country's security must focus on action rather than public pronouncements.
"You cannot politicise security in a country like Kenya or any country in the world," Mwangangi said, urging the Interior CS to “reduce the talk and go back to planning.”
He claimed that frequent public statements by the two senior officials were making the work of security officers more difficult, saying they were behaving more like politicians than administrators charged with safeguarding the country.
Mwangangi also questioned what he described as increasing incidents of goonism, alleging that the Interior Ministry had failed to explain its rise or provide lasting solutions.
"Where on earth has it become normal that certain people have no right to hold public rallies?" he posed, adding that anyone who breaks the law should be investigated and prosecuted through the courts rather than through political pronouncements.
The Deputy Governor further criticised the state of security under the leadership of Murkomen and Omollo, citing cases of killings, alleged abductions and other security concerns.
He urged the two officials to reflect on the country's direction ahead of next year's General Election, warning that inflammatory political statements could undermine peace and stability.
"We want peace and security in this country," Mwangangi said. “The Interior Ministry should focus on ensuring Kenyans are safe instead of engaging in excessive public commentary.”
He further questioned how Kenyans could distinguish between Murkomen's role as a former politician and his current responsibilities as Interior Cabinet Secretary, insisting that the docket demands restraint, professionalism and decisive action rather than political rhetoric.
His remarks come amid heightened political activity across the country as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with security and public order increasingly becoming subjects of national debate.
