Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared a resolute crackdown on political goons and criminal gangs across Kenya, particularly in the Western region, ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The CS directed county security teams to act decisively against individuals used by politicians to incite violence and commit crimes.
• Murkomen specifically mentioned groups like the "42 and 47 brothers" operating in Kakamega County and the Western region.
• To bolster security efforts, the government plans to recruit 10,000 police officers and establish a specialized unit to dismantle illegal outfits.