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Murkomen Accuses Rogue Police of Shielding Drug Dealers in Trans Nzoia
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has made explosive allegations against a section of the police force in Trans Nzoia, claiming that rogue officers are actively colluding with and protecting drug dealers, thereby fueling a severe substance abuse crisis in the county. The CS, speaking during a public event, asserted that the narcotics trade is flourishing not due to a lack of law enforcement, but because of deep-seated corruption within it. He pointed a finger directly at senior police commanders in the region, whom he accused of being complicit and failing to take decisive action to clean up their ranks.
The CS’s allegations shed a harsh light on the challenges facing the ongoing multi-agency security operation in the region. While the operation was launched to combat rampant crime and gang activity, Murkomen suggested that its effectiveness is being critically undermined from within. He revealed that he had personally presented a list of suspected drug dealers and their alleged police accomplices to the security agencies, but little action has been taken. This perceived inaction has eroded public trust, with residents increasingly believing that the powerful cartels are untouchable due to their connections with law enforcement.
Murkomen’s statements have escalated the political and security stakes in Trans Nzoia, putting immense pressure on the National Police Service and the Interior Ministry to investigate the claims and purge any corrupt elements. The CS vowed to continue his public campaign against the drug menace, promising to name and shame those involved if the relevant authorities continue to delay. The situation now presents a critical test for the government’s commitment to police reform and the fight against drugs, as the community watches to see whether the alleged rogue officers will be apprehended or if the culture of impunity will persist.