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KISIA: Inside Kenya's growing goon economy and the threat to democracy
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Kenya is experiencing a rise in the use of hired political gangs, known as 'goons,' who are increasingly disrupting public events, demonstrations, and government functions. Observers are concerned that this trend signals a shift from election-period violence to a more persistent threat to democratic stability.
Hired goons at a political event/AI illustrated For decades, hired gangs, commonly referred to as ‘ goons ’ , have been a recurring feature of Kenya's political landscape, often surfacing during election campaigns, political rallies and party disputes.
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