Bishop Dominick Kimengich of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret has urged government agencies to put an end to the use of thugs in political activities, warning that political intolerance is pushing Kenya back to its "dark days."

• The bishop condemned the recent wave of violence at political rallies, calling it "a depiction of the Kenya we don’t want."
• Key figures involved include Bishop Dominick Kimengich and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, a recent victim of an attack.
• Bishop Kimengich emphasized that democracy guarantees freedom of expression and that leaders should not silence critics or incite fear ahead of the upcoming general election.