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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IG Kanja Issues New Orders Amid Surge in Politically-Linked Goons - June 2026
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 ahead of upcoming elections. A politician from Kajiado North is under investigation after a group allegedly blocked President William Ruto's convoy in Kajiado on June 14, chanting "Wantam." Further details emerged on an attack on All Saints' Cathedral in Nairobi, reportedly orchestrated by a politician, police officers, and hired individuals seeking to disrupt a civil society meeting. A devastating 9-vehicle crash on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on June 15 claimed the life of Nyandarua County Criminal Investigations Officer John Rioba and left several others injured.
