Kenya is facing a heightened risk of election-linked violence as inflammatory political rhetoric increasingly fuels organised gangs. Analysts warn that a cycle of intimidation and disruption is becoming normalised, driven by deep-rooted incentives within the electoral system.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen disclosed that over 100 gangs are operating nationally, posing a significant threat.
• Security analyst Enock Makanga highlighted that these "goons" are financially incentivised and used to project strength, intimidate rivals, and control voter access.
• Recent incidents, including highway blockades and attacks on property in Nairobi and Kisumu, demonstrate the escalating trend ahead of future elections.