Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has issued a stark warning about the resurgence of politically sponsored violence, drawing parallels to his own near-fatal attack in 2012 as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. A Kenyan parliamentary committee has issued a stark warning about the escalating use of organized gangs in politics, deeming it a significant threat to national security ahead of the 2027 General Election. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to protect their democracy by prioritizing civic education, ethical voter mobilization, and actively rejecting political violence. At least two people have died following violent demonstrations in Mbeere North on Tuesday, April 14, where protesters clashed with police officers over the condition of a local hospital.









