Murkomen's remarks followed clashes
that disrupted the Linda Mwananchi tour, where supporters of leaders like James
Orengo, Edwin Sifuna, and Babu Owino faced stone-throwing, vehicle fires, and
assaults on journalists and a hospital.
He dismissed claims of a national goon crisis,
questioning why politicians ignored police warnings about mobilized thugs and
accusing some of deploying their own groups.
Critics condemned the comments for blaming victims instead of addressing security failures, reigniting concerns over political violence and police protection at public events.