A video circulating on social media has caused serious discussion after a police officer came out strongly against Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s controversial remarks about how police should handle threats.
In his speech, Murkomen had boldly said, “If you see goons approaching a police officer or attempting to attack a police post, just shoot.”
These words, now widely criticized, have shocked many Kenyans, especially after recent clashes between protesters and police officers across the country.
The officer, whose identity remains unknown, recorded a video where he questioned the logic and consequences of such a statement.
In the clip, he said, “How many will we kill if they come to the police station? Blood is thicker than water. Police are also human.” His emotional plea exposes the dangerous path Murkomen is pushing law enforcement towards.
Instead of encouraging professionalism and lawful conduct, Murkomen is urging the police to shoot first and think later, risking innocent lives and further damaging the already broken trust between the public and the police.
The officer made it clear that his message was not in support of lawlessness. He wasn’t justifying violent protests or chaos. Instead, he was calling for humane and lawful policing.
His concern was that officers could easily become scapegoats for political statements like Murkomen’s. “You’ll kill people and face the court alone, while the CS will be resting comfortably at his home,” he warned.
This reality is something many police officers understand when things go wrong, it’s always the junior officer who suffers while the top officials avoid responsibility.
He also addressed how badly police have treated citizens in the past, leading to deep mistrust.
“We have treated people so badly that they now see us like animals. There is no respect left for us,” he said.
That statement shows the level of frustration inside the police service. Officers are being used to enforce harsh political decisions, and when public anger boils over, the police are left alone to deal with the consequences.
Instead of giving reckless orders, Murkomen should be focusing on reforms that improve discipline, accountability, and trust between citizens and police.
His approach only encourages violence and deepens the divide between security forces and the public.
The officer’s video, especially around the 03:16 mark, gives a rare look into the mind of a law enforcer who understands the weight of human life and the importance of doing things the right way.
The video has already triggered wide support online. Many Kenyans have praised the officer’s bravery, saying he represents the kind of thinking that Kenya’s police force desperately needs.
In a time when politicians like Murkomen are pushing dangerous agendas, it’s voices like this officer’s that remind us that real leadership means standing up for what is right not ordering bloodshed from behind a podium.