Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed police to flush out individuals he described as goons from Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates in Mukuyu, Ruiru, Kiambu County, amid a land-related security dispute.
Murkomen said he had instructed the Inspector General of Police to ensure that the individuals were removed from the two estates, following complaints raised by residents over their security and land ownership concerns.
“I have directed the IG to ensure that all goons are removed from Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates,” the CS said on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The directive came as the government moved to address allegations of intimidation, harassment and threats of forced eviction raised by residents of the estates.
Speaking in Mukuyu, Ruiru, after meeting representatives of Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates, Murkomen warned that individuals found misusing firearms would face legal action, including withdrawal of their firearm licences where applicable.
The CS said the directive applied even to licensed firearm holders found to have misused their weapons.
“All of you should find and establish those who are using firearms here. If they’re licensed gun holders, due process should be followed to withdraw,” he said.
The Interior CS also cautioned police officers against failing to discharge their responsibilities in handling the dispute, warning that those found to have neglected their duties would face disciplinary action.
He said the National Police Service had a responsibility to protect lives and property and prevent lawlessness in the area.
The Government also announced plans to strengthen security in Ruiru through additional police officers and improved patrols within the two estates.
Murkomen said the number of officers deployed in the populous constituency would be increased, with particular attention to security operations in Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates.
Ruiru Police Station will also receive an additional vehicle to support police operations and improve response to security incidents.
The measures are intended to address residents’ concerns and reinforce the presence of security personnel in the disputed area.
Others present included Directorate of Criminal Investigations Director Mohamed Amin, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora and Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, alongside other senior government officials.
The meeting provided an opportunity for residents’ representatives to present their land-related security concerns directly to the Interior CS and senior security officials.
The Government’s intervention places renewed focus on the dispute, with police now expected to act on Murkomen’s instructions while investigating the complaints raised by residents.
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