Police will not tolerate goons and political violence - Murkomen
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that Kenyan police will implement a new strategy to prevent political violence and 'goonism' ahead of the 2027 General Election. He urged citizens to avoid rallies associated with politicians who employ such tactics.
Why it matters
This reflects government efforts to maintain security and curb electoral violence in the lead-up to national elections.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says the National Police Service (NPS) will not tolerate goons and political violence as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the half marathon in Kericho hosted by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, the Interior CS said the security agencies will be on high alert to ensure any planned violence is averted before it happens, adding that police will deploy a new strategy to deal with goons.
“I want to commend the Inspector General of police because he now has a new strategy to arrest and detain goons even before they get to meetings to cause violence,” Murkomen noted.
CS Murkomen further called on Kenyans to hold politicians who sponsor and facilitate goonism accountable and even keep off their rallies.
He also urged political leaders to work closely with security agencies and adhere to security advisories and protocols issued by the government.
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