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July 23, 2026
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Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed

Clergy: 2027 elections may be flawed if goons are not tamed

The clergy has warned that the 2027 General Election may not be free and fair if the goon culture is not dealt with as soon as possible...

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Kenyan clergy are warning that the 2027 General Election could be compromised if a growing culture of "goonism" is not addressed.

  • Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya led the warning.
  • The concerns arise following an attack by armed goons on attendees at a post-budget analysis forum at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on June 12, 2026.
  • Archbishop Ole Sapit stressed that action must be taken against perpetrators, not just talk, to restore public confidence.

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Clergy Warns 2027 Elections May Be Flawed if Goons Are Not Tamed - July 2026

Kenyan clergy are warning that the 2027 General Election could be compromised if a growing culture of goonism is not addressed. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has called upon the nation's leadership to take decisive action against the escalating problem of goonism that he believes is endangering Kenya's stability. Religious leaders in Ndhiwa are urging politicians in the Nyanza region to abandon violence and hired thugs in their political activities. Additionally, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning against politicians and individuals funding criminal gangs whose activities disrupt peace and security in Kenya.

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