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HomeDaily NewsThursday, August 20, 2026MPs Demand Action as Political Goonism Threatens Public Gatherings - August 2026
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MPs Demand Action as Political Goonism Threatens Public Gatherings - August 2026

Members of the National Assembly are demanding action against the escalating trend of political goonism, where organized groups disrupt public gatherings including funerals and rallies, threatening constitutional freedoms and potentially fueling violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. The human rights organization VOCAL Africa has separately appealed to the International Criminal Court to monitor Kenya due to rising political violence and potential human rights violations ahead of the 2027 General Election. Two additional MPs, Peter Kaluma and John Kaguchia, are facing potential disciplinary action from the Law Society of Kenya for allegedly making inflammatory remarks.

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MPs demand action as political goonism threatens public gatherings

MPs demand action as political goonism threatens public gatherings

Members of the National Assembly are demanding action against the escalating trend of "political goonism," where organized groups disrupt public gatherings, including funerals and rallies, threatening constitutional freedoms and potentially fueling violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Members of the National Assembly are demanding action against the escalating trend of "political goonism," where organized groups disrupt public gatherings, including funerals and rallies, threatening constitutional freedoms and potentially fueling violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka raised concerns about organized groups invading public gatherings, citing specific incidents in Kisii and Nyamira counties, including the disruption of funerals on June 25, 2026 and July 5.
  • Key figures involved include Stephen Mogaka, Saku MP Ali Raso (vice-chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security), and mentioned political actors like Rigathi Gachagua and the Linda Mwananchi movement.
  • The Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security has promised to summon officials from the Interior Ministry and other security agencies within two weeks to address these unconstitutional violations of the right to assembly and peaceful gatherings.
Wednesday 6:24 PMCapital NewsFirst

VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027

VOCAL Africa asks ICC to monitor Kenya over rising political violence ahead of 2027

The human rights organization VOCAL Africa has formally appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to monitor Kenya due to rising political violence and potential human rights violations ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Wednesday 10:09 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Kaluma, Kaguchia face possible disciplinary action over alleged inflammatory remarks

Two Members of Parliament, Peter Kaluma and John Kaguchia, are facing potential disciplinary action from the Law Society of Kenya for allegedly making inflammatory remarks.

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Two Members of Parliament, Peter Kaluma and John Kaguchia, are facing potential disciplinary action from the Law Society of Kenya for allegedly making inflammatory remarks.

  • The MPs could be struck off the Roll of Advocates if found guilty.
  • The matter has been referred to the Law Society of Kenya's Disciplinary Committee.
  • The allegations stem from the MPs' alleged inflammatory remarks.
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The human rights organization VOCAL Africa has formally appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to monitor Kenya due to rising political violence and potential human rights violations ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • VOCAL Africa warns of increasing political violence, inflammatory rhetoric, and attacks on journalists and protesters.
  • The organization is concerned about the "normalization of political goonism" and the alleged deployment of organized gangs at public gatherings.
  • VOCAL Africa cited incidents in multiple counties, including Homa Bay where two people were reportedly killed on August 16.