Murkomen: Corrupt officers will face discipline, not transfers

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that police officers and chiefs found engaging in corruption will no longer be shielded through transfers, saying they will instead face disciplinary action.

Speaking on Friday, August 22, 2025, during the Jukwaa la Usalama forum in Kirinyaga, Murkomen stressed that corruption has become a persistent challenge in public service and that deliberate efforts must be made to tackle it.

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“If we get any cases of corruption, we will not transfer anybody. You will go through disciplinary measures even as you go on your way home,” he told chiefs and officers in attendance.

No more hiding

The CS emphasised that transferring officers suspected of wrongdoing only perpetuates corruption. He called on public servants to act with integrity and ensure accountability in their operations.

“We must work together to fight corruption. Corruption is a tradition. We must do everything under the sun to fight it. We must not condone the scourge of corruption,” Murkomen said.

He urged station commanders, corporals, and constables to lead by example, highlighting that integrity must start from the top of each security unit.

“When you see corruption, you must address it. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. We rely on intelligence and reports, even if they are raw, to ensure corrupt acts are stopped,” Murkomen added.

Strengthening accountability

Murkomen further called on officers to ensure transparency in their dealings with the public and warned that deliberate attempts to bypass accountability will not be tolerated.

“Sometimes transfers have been used to protect individuals, but that will no longer be the case. Discipline will be enforced, and justice will be served,” he stated.

The CS’s remarks come as part of the government’s renewed efforts to combat corruption across security agencies and county administrations.

By emphasising discipline over transfers, Murkomen aims to instil a culture of integrity and ensure that public resources are protected from mismanagement.

He concluded by urging chiefs and police officers to remain vigilant, uphold the law, and actively participate in the fight against corruption, ensuring that all cases are addressed promptly and transparently.