Spare no one in war against goons, Kindiki tells Murkomen - August 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to conduct a decisive crackdown on political goons, regardless of their political affiliation. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has issued a stern warning to political leaders, urging them to refrain from using alleged violent groups during political rallies. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a stern warning against rising "goonism" and excessive force by security agencies, alongside growing political pressure on religious institutions in Kenya. Meanwhile, Kenya Kwanza leaders have strongly criticized opposition figures for their attacks on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), asserting the IEBC must be allowed to operate independently without political interference.