Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed that a total of 121 individuals are under investigation for terrorism-related offences following the violent unrest that rocked the country on June 25 and July 7.

While addressing the media on July 15, 2025, Murkomen said 50 suspects are currently being probed by the Serious Crimes Investigations Unit, while 71 other cases are being handled by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.

The charges relate to what he termed as premeditated attacks on critical infrastructure and deliberate acts of terror that destabilised the country.

“These are not ordinary protest cases. They are organised acts of terrorism being investigated by specialised agencies,” he said.

The Interior Ministry has linked the chaos to what it describes as criminal gangs, political mobilisation, and calculated attempts to incite unrest and paralyse key government systems.

“On these two days, marauding gangs of looters and barefaced anarchists broke into private businesses in multiple parts of the country, thrusting many individuals and families into poverty,” Murkomen said.

He confirmed that nearly 1,500 people have been arrested across the country and are facing various charges, including terrorism, murder, robbery with violence, sexual assault, arson, and malicious damage to property.

The arrests followed a series of intelligence-led operations that uncovered plots to attack transport systems and other strategic installations.

“Intelligence revealed plans to target critical infrastructure, including transport systems,” he said.

The operation was made possible through timely intelligence which allowed our security agencies to foil further destruction,” the CS added.

Murkomen insisted that the violent incidents witnessed on both days had nothing to do with legitimate protest.

“What was witnessed on the 25th of June and 7th of July were a stark testament to the extent to which the sponsors of this anarchy are ready to go to subvert the Constitution. This was not a protest. It was pure, premeditated criminality: deliberate, dangerous, and deeply disturbing,” he said.

The CS added that those behind the violence, including organisers, funders, and political sponsors, are being tracked and will soon be held accountable.

“Those who incited, organised, funded, or executed these attacks will face the full force of the law. The financiers and political sponsors of this mayhem are being investigated and will soon answer for their crimes.”

Murkomen also addressed the issue of police conduct during the unrest, noting that one officer has already been charged with murder. He said further investigations are ongoing to address any unlawful use of force by law enforcement.

“Similarly, any police officer accused of unlawful use of force will face the law. Any excesses by law enforcement officers will be investigated and appropriate action taken on those found culpable,” Murkomen noted.

He pledged to issue a policy directive to the Inspector General of Police on Friday, guided by Article 245(4) of the Constitution, on the use of force and firearms.

The CS urged Kenyans to reject violence and remain peaceful.

“I once again urge all citizens to reject and denounce violence. I ask all Kenyans to channel their grievances through legitimate and constitutional means, and deny criminals the chance to destabilise our country.”