A video of a Kenyan police officer publicly denouncing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has taken the country by surprise, sparking widespread reactions online and offline. In the clip, the officer strongly condemns the brutal treatment of protesters and boldly calls out Murkomen over his recent “shoot-to-kill” directive.
This order, made on June 26, 2025, allowed police to use deadly force against anyone threatening a police station during protests. The officer’s emotional speech has touched many Kenyans who are already frustrated by increasing violence from the state.
The officer, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, spoke with emotion and concern during the Gen Z-led protests that happened just a day earlier, on June 25. Instead of supporting the use of force, he reminded his fellow officers of their true role to protect citizens, not harm them. With a calm and fatherly tone, he said, “We are not here to kill our people,” urging his colleagues not to be carried away by political pressure or unlawful orders. His message stood in sharp contrast to the aggressive stance taken by the Interior Ministry.
The video has quickly gone viral, especially on platforms like TikTok, where users have shared it widely and praised the officer for speaking truth to power. Many commenters described his message as caring and humane, with one person writing, “He sounds more like a father than a killer.” This rare moment of honesty from a police officer has brought comfort to many Kenyans who feel abandoned by those in charge.
Murkomen’s directive, which he claimed was authorized from above, has caused outrage. Human rights groups and the Law Society of Kenya have called it illegal and dangerous, warning that it goes against the Constitution and encourages extrajudicial killings.
These concerns are not new, but the fact that even a police officer is now speaking out has added weight to the public’s demand for change.
The Gen Z protests were meant to honor those killed during last year’s demonstrations against the Finance Bill. But instead, they turned deadly again.
Official reports say at least 16 people were killed and over 400 injured, including police officers.
This officer’s brave decision to speak out may mark a turning point. His message, delivered from within the system, shows that not all officers agree with the path the government is taking. It has also increased the pressure on Murkomen, who is now being closely watched. Many Kenyans hope that this bold act of defiance will lead to serious reforms in the police service and stop the pattern of violence that keeps repeating.
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