Kenyan leaders and peace actors are warning that hate speech, misinformation, and political rivalry threaten the country's peace ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging early intervention to prevent potential violence.

• Act Change Transform estimates a 70 to 82 percent risk of pre-election violence.
• Kibera Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner Victor Kamonde, recalling the 2007/08 post-election violence, stressed the importance of community involvement and warned against repeating past mistakes.
• Peace actors are calling for increased engagement with institutions like the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and the Judiciary, and for women and youth to actively participate in peacebuilding efforts.