Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans not to judge the entire police service based on the misconduct of a few officers, even as he promised firm action against those found abusing their authority.

Speaking on Friday during the 20th commemoration of the Regional Centre on Small Arms and the destruction of illicit firearms in Ngong, Kajiado County, Murkomen addressed concerns over rising cases of police brutality, including the recent death of teacher Albert Ojwang while in custody.

"Whereas we have a force of over 120,000 police officers, a few people, two, three, four, or even if it is 50 or 100, cannot be used to generalise and say all of them are violating human rights," Murkomen said.

He acknowledged that a few officers had brutalised citizens but assured the public that each case would be addressed individually and action taken against those responsible.

Addressing public anger over the death of Ojwang, he promised that those involved would face justice.

"We are keeping the pledge made by President William Ruto to end extrajudicial killings in the country," he said.

Murkomen also cautioned Kenyans against disrespecting law enforcement, stating that many officers continue to serve the country under very difficult conditions.

He warned that eroding trust in the police could lead to anarchy.

"Our police officers and security officers must know that from the ministry and the government, they have our maximum support," he said.

The CS called for restraint during protests and condemned violence during recent demonstrations in Nairobi and an incident in Nakuru where a protester was caught on video wielding a panga at police officers.

"We will not waver, it does not matter what people say, our duty in office and the security safe is to keep the people safe as we hold the police officers accountable, we will also hold the civilians accountable," he warned.

President William Ruto presided over the firearms destruction event, where more than 6,000 illegal weapons were set ablaze as part of efforts to promote peace and safety.