Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen launched a scathing attack on former Public Service CS Justin Muturi in a dramatic escalation of political tension.
Murkomen now accuses Muturi of breaching government confidentiality by withholding sensitive state documents.
The Interior CS is demanding a full investigation and possible arrest, warning that such actions would have led to immediate detention in other countries.
This growing feud signals deeper rifts within President Ruto’s government and raises questions about transparency, loyalty, and internal power plays.
CS Murkomen Demands Justin Muturi’s Arrest Over State Secrets
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has publicly declared that former Public Service CS Justin Muturi could face arrest for allegedly mishandling confidential government documents.
Speaking in Mombasa on April 8, Murkomen said Muturi had admitted to keeping classified documents in his personal email—an act he described as dangerous and illegal.
“He says he kept government documents in an email. In another country, he could have been arrested. That is not how we handle state material,” Murkomen emphasized.
He called on top investigative bodies—the EACC, DPP, and DCI—to move in and probe Muturi without delay.
Murkomen believes that Muturi’s actions have put the government at risk and that his behavior warrants legal action.
Murkomen also took the opportunity to dismiss Muturi’s claims that President William Ruto tried to coerce him into corrupt deals.
Instead of speaking to the media, the CS challenged Muturi to present any evidence of such coercion directly to the DCI.
“If he was really forced to engage in corruption, let him go to DCI and provide the evidence. Why is he waiting to be summoned? He walked there the other day—he can walk in again,” Murkomen fired.
The Interior CS’s outburst came just hours after he clarified that the recent withdrawal of Muturi’s security detail was routine.
He stated that the move might have been a scale-down, not a targeted political action, since Muturi is no longer in government.
“I’ll check with the Inspector General. Security matters are not political—they’re handled at the IG level. If Muturi wants to escalate it, then it can come to my desk,” Murkomen added.
Muturi Cries Foul Over Security Withdrawal
Earlier that same day, Justin Muturi claimed the government was punishing him for his political views. According to him, his bodyguards were ordered to stop reporting to duty without warning. He believes the withdrawal was a response to his vocal criticism of the Ruto administration.
“The government immediately withdrew my security. They were told not to report because I am fighting the government,” Muturi said in a strongly worded statement.
Still, he tried to downplay the severity of the action. “It’s okay. Many Kenyans don’t have government protection. I’ll be fine,” he said.
Muturi’s remarks have fueled speculation of a growing fallout between him and President Ruto’s inner circle. Once a key ally, Muturi’s recent public dissent—and now, these claims of targeted intimidation—paint a picture of deepening fractures within the ruling administration.
As political tensions rise, all eyes are now on the DCI and EACC to see if formal investigations will begin—and whether Justin Muturi, once a powerful Cabinet figure, will find himself on the wrong side of the law.
