Gangs on the loose threaten credibility of next year's elections - August 2026

Organized gangs are increasingly being used as instruments of political competition in Kenya, threatening the credibility of the upcoming 2027 General Election. The ICJ has sounded alarm over goonism and political mobilization ahead of 2027 polls, warning Kenya about the threat of political violence. The 2027 Kenyan General Election is poised to be a contest dominated by financial power, with concerns growing that democracy is becoming accessible only to the wealthy.