Oburu: How I almost lost Sh3m Ruto donation to goons
'I’m a victim and they don’t even respect my advanced age.'..
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Dr. Oburu Oginga, an ODM party leader, has spoken out against the escalating violence in Nyanza and across Kenya, revealing his personal encounters with violent gangs.
- At a fundraising event in Siaya, goons stole Sh200,000 from him and nearly made off with another Sh3 million donation intended for the event, which was from President William Ruto, but was protected by his bodyguards.
- In another incident in Kisumu County, his helicopter was invaded, and he was harassed.
- Dr. Oginga warned that such violence threatens the possibility of free and fair elections in 2027.
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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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