Murkomen Announces One-Month Amnesty for Surrender of Illegal Firearms

By Maurice Momanyi

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a one-month amnesty for people in possession of illicit firearms, ammunition and other related weapons to voluntarily surrender them to the authorities.

Murkomen made the announcement during the launch of Africa Amnesty Month 2026 at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi.

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja delivered the CS’s address on his behalf, calling on individuals holding illegal small arms and light weapons to use the amnesty period to hand them over without fear.

Murkomen said voluntary surrender of illicit weapons would contribute to efforts to reduce armed conflict and strengthen peace and security across the country.

He urged communities and individuals involved in conflicts to pursue lawful and peaceful means of resolving disputes rather than relying on firearms.

“Conflicts must not be settled by the might of a firearm, but by the force of law. The property of one community can no longer be allowed to change hands through the crack of gunfire, but through willing exchange in the marketplace,” Murkomen said.

The amnesty forms part of broader efforts to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, which have been linked to insecurity and conflict in parts of the country.

The Interior Ministry is encouraging those holding illicit weapons to take advantage of the one-month window and surrender them to the relevant authorities as part of efforts to promote safer and more peaceful communities.