Omtatah Recalls 2012 Attack, Warns of Rising Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls
Omtatah cautioned that similar patterns are re-emerging as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has issued a stark warning about the resurgence of politically sponsored violence, drawing parallels to his own near-fatal attack in 2012 as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.
- Senator Okiya Omtatah recalls being brutally attacked in 2012 for opposing the procurement of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits.
- He alleges that politicians are again using "organized goonism" to intimidate dissent ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Omtatah urges law enforcement, including the National Police Service Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, to target the sponsors of this violence and calls on Kenyans to safeguard democracy.
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Omtatah Recalls 2012 Attack, Warns of Rising Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls - April 2026
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has issued a stark warning about the resurgence of politically sponsored violence, drawing parallels to his own near-fatal attack in 2012 as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. 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. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to protect their democracy by prioritizing civic education, ethical voter mobilization, and actively rejecting political violence. At least two people have died following violent demonstrations in Mbeere North on Tuesday, April 14, where protesters clashed with police officers over the condition of a local hospital.
