Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning against politicians hiring "goons" to disrupt political campaigns ahead of the upcoming by-elections. He vowed to apprehend all involved, from the hired individuals to the leaders who pay them, to curb the rising trend of using gangs for political chaos.

• Murkomen stated the government would crack down on those using "hired gangs" in political rallies.
• He alleged that a single MCA could command 100 goons, MPs up to 500, and senior county leaders between 1,000 to 2,000.
• The warning comes as politicians campaign for nationwide by-elections scheduled for November 27, with over 20 political seats contested.