Kenya Police Service Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat has issued a strong warning against sponsors of political violence, signalling a heightened crackdown ahead of the election cycle.

• Kenya Police Service is intensifying its efforts to curb violence at political gatherings and related criminal activities.
• Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat is leading the initiative, vowing zero tolerance for those involved.
• Incidents of political violence and juvenile gang activity have recently been reported in areas including Mombasa and Kisii.