Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has firmly denied allegations connecting him to a high-value land dispute in Runda, Kiambu County, following reports that surfaced on April 22, 2026.
The claims suggested that Murkomen, alongside two Members of Parliament, was involved in an alleged Sh20 billion land-grab in the upscale Nairobi suburb.
The reports have since drawn public attention, coming at a time when scrutiny over land ownership and fraud among political powers remains high.
In a strong defence , Murkomen distanced himself from the controversy, terming the allegations as baseless and misleading.
“I have absolutely no involvement, directly or indirectly, in the alleged Runda land matter. The claims being circulated are false, reckless and meant to tarnish my name,” he said.
The Interior CS insisted that he has never had any interest in the disputed property and challenged those making the claims to provide credible evidence.
“I will not be drawn into baseless accusations driven by speculation. Let those making these allegations present facts instead of peddling misinformation,” Murkomen added.
The controversy emerges against the backdrop of several ongoing land-related disputes in Kiambu County, including a separate 500-acre case in the Kasarini area and a previously resolved dispute involving over 1,600 acres in Ruai.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is currently probing multiple land fraud cases across the country, some involving claims of collusion and the use of fake affidavits to acquire public and private property unlawfully.
While Murkomen maintains his innocence, the unfolding investigations are expected to shed more light on the broader network of land disputes that continue to raise questions about transparency and accountability in property ownership
