Matiang'i claims Ruto was aware of plot to mobilise goons in Homa Bay
Matiang'i alleged that Ruto was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay...
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of orchestrating violence as a political strategy, alleging President Ruto's awareness of a plot to mobilize "goons" for a rally in Homa Bay.
- Matiang'i claims that violence witnessed across the country, including incidents in Mulot, Nakuru, and Salgaa, points to a coordinated pattern that could not have occurred without the knowledge of the security leadership.
- The former CS stated that the Kenyan opposition will convene from August 24-25 to address and find solutions to "goonism."
- He warned that Kenya is entering a dangerous period, risking a "final descent towards anarchy" if political violence continues unchecked, and also accused the government of "digital terrorism" targeting opposition figures' social media and using signal jammers.
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Matiang'i claims Ruto was aware of plot to mobilise goons in Homa Bay - August 2026
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of orchestrating violence as a political strategy, alleging President Ruto's awareness of a plot to mobilize "goons" for a rally in Homa Bay. Two people, including a police officer, were killed and 54 others injured during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town on Sunday. Political violence during the rally resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of shillings, affecting vehicles, a church, and a hotel. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned escalating political violence and directly challenged President William Ruto to halt what he termed "political goonism." Political analyst Peter Kagwanja asserts that the "culture of goonism" in politics is a meticulously planned tactic rather than a spontaneous occurrence. Matiang'i also claims the government is now jamming signals in opposition rallies and hacking social media accounts.
