Kenyan clergy are warning that the 2027 General Election could be compromised if a growing culture of "goonism" is not addressed.

• Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya led the warning.
• The concerns arise following an attack by armed goons on attendees at a post-budget analysis forum at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on June 12, 2026.
• Archbishop Ole Sapit stressed that action must be taken against perpetrators, not just talk, to restore public confidence.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning against politicians and individuals funding criminal gangs whose activities disrupt peace and security in Kenya.

• The Kenyan government declared it will take harsh action against financiers of these violent groups.
• Key figure involved is Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
• The warning aims to curb the escalating influence of criminal gangs and restore order.

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called upon the nation's leadership to take decisive action against the escalating problem of "goonism" that he believes is endangering Kenya's stability.

• The Archbishop stated that government actions are not aligning with its pronouncements.
• The key figure is Jackson Ole Sapit.
• The issue highlighted is a growing culture of "goonism".

Dr. Oburu Oginga, an ODM party leader, has spoken out against the escalating violence in Nyanza and across Kenya, revealing his personal encounters with violent gangs.

• At a fundraising event in Siaya, goons stole Sh200,000 from him and nearly made off with another Sh3 million donation intended for the event, which was from President William Ruto, but was protected by his bodyguards.
• In another incident in Kisumu County, his helicopter was invaded, and he was harassed.
• Dr. Oginga warned that such violence threatens the possibility of free and fair elections in 2027.