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September 16, 2026
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Murkomen reveals 1,189 sentenced over political goonism

Murkomen reveals 1,189 sentenced over political goonism

At least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that 1,189 individuals have been sentenced for offenses related to political violence and goonism since 2022, amid growing concerns over political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • 1,189 people sentenced for political violence and goonism since 2022.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen presented the figures to the Senate.
  • The government is committed to preventing political violence, even when disguised as political mobilization.

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