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.
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.
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has called on the political class to abandon the growing culture of political violence.
The growing boldness with which 'goonism' is being made a part of our politics should concern every right-thinking Kenyan.
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.
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.