IG Kanja Issues New Orders Amid Surge in Politically-Linked Goons - June 2026

Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has ordered a nationwide crackdown on criminal gangs and "goons for hire" following a disturbing rise in their use to disrupt public order, particularly ahead of upcoming elections. Church leaders in Kenya are blaming the State for a disturbing trend of politically motivated violence and disruptions, warning it could trigger widespread unrest ahead of the General Election. Fearing escalating political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, teachers in Kenya are seeking mass transfers, leading to a warning from the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly defended the Kenyan government's security record against criticism from opposition leaders.