Murkomen warned that individuals using proceeds from the illegal trade to fund goonism are firmly on the radar of security agencies. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen speaks in Nyaribo, Nyeri Central Sub-County on September 19, 2026. Photo/CourtesyInterior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has put drug cartels on notice over allegations that proceeds from illicit alcohol and narcotics are being used to finance political violence.Speaking in Nyeri County, Murkomen warned that individuals using proceeds from the illegal trade to fund goonism are firmly on the radar of security agencies.He said the government had strengthened the Anti-Narcotics Unit and was targeting manufacturers, suppliers and financiers of illicit drugs and alcohol."From the President's directive, we have strengthened the Anti-Narcotics Unit and are doing direct crackdowns on manufacturers and suppliers. We have earmarked some of them, closed down their factories and are targeting those financing goonism. I want to tell them that we're on their radar," Murkomen said.Murkomen's warning comes amid heightened concern over political violence and the involvement of organised groups in criminal activities.The Interior CS recently revealed that 1,189 people had been jailed over goonism-related offences in the past four years.Appearing before the Senate, Murkomen said 1,053 of those incarcer...
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