"MBARIRE FEARS FOR HER LIFE AS MURKOMEN ORDERS SHOOT TO KILL"

Kenya is on edge following explosive claims by Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, who says she fears for her life and blames former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for orchestrating violence against Gen Z protesters. This comes as Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reportedly issued controversial shoot-to-kill orders to security forces, further inflaming national tensions.

Speaking during a tense public rally, Mbarire said:

“I can’t even sleep in my house anymore. I am scared of what Riggy G might do. If he’s man enough, let him take my life.”

She accused Gachagua of hiring armed goons who attacked peaceful Gen Z protesters during the June 25 nationwide demonstrations, particularly in parts of Mt. Kenya.

At the same time, Interior CS Murkomen is facing a storm of criticism after allegedly directing police to use lethal force on protestors engaging in what the government has termed “economic sabotage and threats to national stability.”

Multiple rights groups and legal experts have condemned the “shoot to kill” directive, calling it unconstitutional and a grave violation of international human rights obligations.

Silence from Gachagua, Outrage from the Public

Gachagua, who has remained absent from public view since the protests began, has yet to comment on either Mbarire’s accusations or the escalating violence.

Meanwhile, youth groups, civil society leaders, and several lawmakers have warned that the government's use of excessive force could trigger further unrest.

Mounting Pressure

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded an immediate reversal of Murkomen’s directive and called for accountability over the violence meted out on protesters. International observers, including the UN Human Rights Office, are reportedly monitoring the situation closely.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has also expressed concern over the use of force, urging restraint and protection of constitutional rights.