Political Rallies Disrupted by Violence, Goons Arrested - February 2026

Multiple political rallies in Kenya have been disrupted by violence and hooligan attacks. Residents of Kaiti in Makueni County have strongly condemned attacks targeting opposition rallies. Fourteen individuals have been arrested in connection with disturbances that occurred during a recent political rally. The chairperson of KEWOSA, Veronica Maina, has called for nationwide action to curb rising political violence and safeguard women and children, expressing grave concern over violence observed at recent political rallies. Questions are arising about who is behind the deployment of hooligans to disrupt political rallies, raising concerns about the sanctity of public political discourse.