MPs Raise Alarm Over Rise of Political Gangs Ahead of 2027 General Election
The lawmakers—who were assessing the registration of birth and death certificates as well as national identity cards—expressed concern that the country risks sliding into lawlessness. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A Kenyan parliamentary committee has issued a stark warning about the escalating use of organized gangs in politics, deeming it a significant threat to national security ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security is concerned that politically linked gangs are becoming a dangerous norm, potentially leading to lawlessness.
- Committee Vice Chairperson Dido Ali Rasso highlighted recent attacks on leaders, businesspeople, and security officers, noting that such groups are increasingly disrupting public meetings and clashing with law enforcement.
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen attributed the problem partly to political leaders who "organise young people into goons instead of creating opportunities for them."
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