Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has hit back at what he termed as attempts to intimidate security officers through threats of International Criminal Court (ICC) action, insisting that the government will not yield to pressure from individuals he labelled as anarchists.

Speaking in Kajiado County, Murkomen said he will not be shaken by those accusing police officers of crimes in the course of enforcing law and order during recent protests.

He maintained that any action taken by security forces was within the law and aimed at safeguarding the country. “I will not be scared by ICC threats.

Scare somebody else, not the people who know the law,” he said, adding that he will continue defending officers who uphold the Constitution without fear or favor.

Referring to a case filed in court by politician Reuben Kagame challenging the conduct of the CS, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and DCI Director Mohammed Amin, Murkomen expressed confidence that the officers acted constitutionally.

“Given a chance, we will do the same again to defend this nation,” he said. He also noted that security is too sensitive an issue for political experiments and accused critics of ignoring criminal acts committed during the protests, including the burning of police stations, vehicles, and administrative offices.

The CS said he is well-versed with the law, including the Rome Statute and the Penal Code, and assured that no officer will be victimized for carrying out their duties responsibly.

He criticized those targeting law enforcement while staying silent on the violence and destruction of public property during demonstrations, including an incident in Ol Kalau where suspects were allegedly attacked.

Murkomen reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and constitutional order, declaring that law enforcement will not be held hostage by threats or political theatrics.