- Interior CS warns chiefs and police against using slang names for President Ruto.
- The terms show sympathy for Gen Z protests.
- Says officers must either support the government or leave.
- Critics view it as political tension ahead of the 2027 elections.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has drawn a hard line for chiefs and police officers. He says anyone heard calling President Ruto “Kasongo” or using the term “WANTAM” will face the sack.
According to Murkomen, these nicknames are not just harmless jokes. He insists they are tied to the Gen Z movement, which has been at the centre of recent demonstrations. To him, such words from government officers are signs of siding with the protesters.
The CS reminded chiefs and officers that they took an oath to protect and work for the state. He said there is no middle ground; they must support the government or resign. Security agencies are now keeping an eye on those suspected of leaning towards the Gen Z cause.
Critics, however, believe this is a move born out of political pressure. They argue that the government is getting uneasy as the 2027 elections approach and is using every tactic to silence possible dissent from within.
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