More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

In recent months, Kenya has witnessed disturbing scenes of hired goons terrorizing citizens in churches, political rallies, and during eviction operations. The incidents have raised serious questions ...

Kenya risks sliding into political instability that couldscare away investors and trap country in a cycle of poverty, IndependentPolicing Oversight Authority has warned.The authority said the country ...

Ahead of the 2027 polls, Kenya is seeing a sharp rise in political goonism, with organised groups of youths intimidating and attacking opponents, blocking roads and disrupting rallies. This trend, ...

The history of politically sponsored criminal gangs dates back to the reintroduction of multiparty democracy, where unemployed youths are hired by politicians and turned into tools of electoral ...