Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has slammed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over his remarks that public servants who criticise the government positions should be fired.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 12, Kibwana argued that such a stance threatens the principles of accountability and good governance in the public sector.
"In public service, raising genuine concerns is essential to improving quality service delivery. Silencing such voices undermines accountability and weakens governance.
"Constructive engagement, not intimidation, builds a stronger nation," she stated.
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Speaking in Narok, Murkomen said that any public servant who participates in political chants should face immediate dismissal, terming such conduct unconstitutional.
"There is no chief, assistant chief or police officer who will be tolerated when found speaking ill of the government because it is unlawful and unconstitutional, because when we get any security officer or public servant insulting the president or giving him nicknames such as Kasongo or singing 'one term', that public servant should be sacked immediately," he said.
Murkomen maintained that public servants must focus on understanding and implementing government policies in line with their oath of office.
"I'm not saying because of this government, or even the next one, because if you choose to serve in the public service, you must respect the government that shall come, when it comes to voting, no one will prevent you from choosing whoever you want, but while serving the government, you cannot participate in campaigns or sloganeering," he added.
Murkomen's warning came a day after he criticised Kenyans for circulating videos of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking on Monday, August 11, the CS claimed that the former DP is 'unwell' and sharing his videos are detrimental to the country.
"It's no longer a joke where the former deputy president is at the moment. Most of you share TikTok posts of his messages and so forth.
"You are actually the ones who are encouraging a person who is unwell to continue saying things that are going to hurt our country," he said.
