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Topic: Goonism

Women decry goonism, ask youth to resist plots to be used to cause chaos

By Stephen Rutto   2026-07-16 20:12:47

Women leaders in Uasin Gishu have raised concerns over political violence and goonism ahead of the 2027 elections, urging youths to reject attempts to be used to disrupt campaigns.

Voter bribery, goonism define Ol Kalou mini-poll

By Josphat Thiong’o   2026-07-17 09:33:49

The Ol Kalou by-election was marred by allegations of voter bribery, intimidation and political interference, with rival camps calling for investigations into claims of cash handouts.

Governor Lusaka warns against political goonism, urges CS Murkomen to act

By Benard Lusigi   2026-07-15 18:06:09

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the political class to abandon the growing culture of political violence.

Goonism politicians fattening monster that will be hard to control in future

By Faith Wekesa   2026-07-07 15:23:29

The growing boldness with which 'goonism' is being made a part of our politics should concern every right-thinking Kenyan.

"We are losing the country to anarchy": Opposition sounds alarm over goonism, abductions

By Okumu Modachi and Gentrix Osano   2026-07-06 13:19:59

Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i have accused the government of failing to curb rising political violence, abductions, and gang attacks.

Inside IEBC's plan to crackdown on political goonism

By Josphat Thiong’o   2026-07-01 11:22:37

The IEBC has vowed to crackdown on goonism ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that it threatens to derail the outcome of free and fair polls.