MP Oscar Sudi Defends Murkomen’s ‘Shoot To Kill Order’ To Police

Kapseret Member of Parliament Hon. Oscar Sudi has publicly endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s recent directive allowing police to use lethal force when stations are attacked. Sudi, in a post on his X account on June 30, 2025, criticized groups for hijacking peaceful Gen Z protests and turning them into violent events, including assaults on police stations.

Sudi’s remarks come amid widespread public debate following Murkomen’s directive, which was issued after violent protests on June 25, 2025, concerning the controversial 2024 Finance Bill. In a passionate video shared on social media, Sudi dismissed criticism against police officers and defended their actions during confrontations.

According to Murkomen, at least ten Kenyans died during the June 25 protests, and the government is investigating the circumstances of their deaths.

“I have seen discussions on crooks, thieves, and those who took advantage of Gen Z during the demonstrations, used by politicians—whose plan was it?” Sudi questioned. “What amazes me is the debate on whether one should be shot or not when they storm a police station.”

Sudi asserted that storming police stations or attempting to seize weapons crosses a critical line. “You cannot storm the police station and be left like that—it is like throwing Kenya into sewage,” he warned, emphasizing that such actions threaten national order and must be met with firm resistance.

Respect for Authority Has Eroded

Reflecting on past societal values, Sudi expressed concern over what he perceives as a decline in respect for institutions.

“In our good olden days, we used to respect even the Chief, let alone the police,” he stated. He criticized some Kenyans for, in his view, misusing democratic freedoms. “This constitution helped us gain democracy, but people now think they can do anything.”

He urged Kenyans to cease what he termed “foolish debates” regarding police conduct. “When someone storms a station or throws stones at police and is shot, you can’t claim you didn’t expect that to happen,” he concluded. “Let’s leave that discussion—it is how it has been said.”