The National Police Service (NPS) will recommend individuals involved in political violence to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for potential disqualification from elective positions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, stated that the NPS will submit names of those with a history of promoting or perpetrating violence.
• This announcement follows a violent rally in Homa Bay County on August 16, where 37 suspected gang members were arrested and weapons were seized.
• The NPS is committed to preventing politically instigated violence, promising firm action against individuals, organizers, and sponsors.

A split has emerged within the Kenyan church regarding calls for the resignation of Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja, highlighting differing views on security challenges ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya (CCAK) demands Kanja's resignation, citing failure to control "goon menace" and ensure impartial policing.
• The Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya (FEICCK) cautions against making Kanja's removal a substitute for broader security and justice system reforms.
• Both groups condemned ethnic mobilization and political hatred but disagreed on the necessary remedies.

Kenya's National Police Service will flag aspirants deemed unfit to run for office in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Masengeli stated police will use their surveillance mandate to identify individuals whose past conduct could threaten peaceful elections.

• The National Police Service will recommend 'unfit' individuals to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Masengeli announced the plan during the launch of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s (NCIC) Roadmap to a Violence-Free 2027 General Elections.
• The initiative aims to counter politically instigated violence, hate speech, and disinformation as Kenya approaches the August 10, 2027 polls.

The National Police Service (NPS) plans to recommend that individuals involved in political violence be barred from contesting in the 2027 General Election. This initiative aims to ensure a more peaceful electoral process.

• The NPS will submit recommendations to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) flagging candidates with a history of promoting or perpetrating violence.
• Key figures include Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
• This comes amid heightened concerns over political violence, with recent incidents leading to deaths and destruction of property.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended the security advisory that urged leaders to cancel a rally in Homa Bay town on August 16, citing safety concerns and reported violence.

• A police officer was killed, and several others were injured during the rally's aftermath.
• The Interior Cabinet Secretary stated that political leaders have a responsibility to heed warnings from security agencies.
• The advisory was issued as darkness fell and security teams assessed the situation as unsafe due to escalating violence.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has stated that political rallies may be halted if security risks become too high, emphasizing that citizens must comply with directives to disperse based on intelligence.

• The warning follows a violent rally in Homa Bay Town on August 16, which resulted in the death of a police officer and significant property damage.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen issued the advisory, stating decisions are based on assessed security intelligence, not personal views.
• The Kenyan government may suspend rallies when security agencies deem risks to lives and property to be unacceptably high.

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the government will ensure Kenyans can campaign and vote safely in the 2027 General Election. This assurance was given during the launch of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) roadmap for a violence-free election, titled "Uchaguzi Bila Noma."

• The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is collaborating with other agencies, including the NCIC, to maintain law and order and promote peace.
• Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized the government's commitment to protecting constitutional and political rights without fear of violence or intimidation.
• The "Uchaguzi Bila Noma" roadmap aims to implement peacebuilding and conflict-prevention measures to reduce the risk of election-related violence.