Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has warned of severe consequences, including potential appearances at the International Criminal Court (ICC), for those using political goons to incite violence ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. He highlighted this trend as the "biggest risk to Kenya's security and democracy."

• Violent incidents, such as an arson attack on a vehicle belonging to DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa in Butali Ward and an assault on Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma in Kasipul, have recently marred by-elections.
• Authorities arrested 17 youths in Kasipul Constituency found with crude weapons, following intelligence reports of intimidation, and are investigating the reported theft of Kaluma's bodyguard's firearm.
• Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu cautioned that politically sponsored violence was "calculated" and, if unchecked, could lead to a crisis, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the National Police Service of enabling such violence.