IG Kanja Issues New Orders Amid Surge in Politically-Linked Goons

His orders come as security agencies intensify preparations ahead of the next election cycle, amid concerns about the rise in criminal gangs used by politicians to cause chaos...

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Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered a nationwide crackdown on criminal gangs and "goons for hire" following a disturbing rise in their use to disrupt public order, particularly ahead of upcoming elections.

The directive comes after "hired goons" disrupted a meeting at All Saints Cathedral Church in Nairobi on June 12, 2026, allegedly on behalf of a Nairobi MP.
Key figures giving instructions include Inspector General Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, who are urging commanders to enhance preparedness and learn from past security lapses.
The incidents of "goonism" have also been witnessed at political rallies in Busia and Kakamega, underscoring concerns that such tactics could undermine security during the 2027 General Election campaign.

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