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Kenya fears political violence as ‘goons’ return ahead of 2027 election
Published 26 July 2026 · politics
As Kenya prepares for general elections next year, concerns are growing over the re-emergence of groups linked to violence at political events. More than a
As Kenya prepares for general elections next year, concerns are growing over the re-emergence of groups linked to violence at political events. More than a thousand people were killed during protests and unrest that broke out after elections in 2007.
And the Kenya Human Rights Commission says it documented serious rights violations during a recent by-election. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Ol Kalou, Kenya. Martin Oloo is a lecturer in Public Law and Governance at Daystar University.
He says the government has to take responsibility for the culture of "goonism". Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download
Published: July 26, 2026 • 5:00 PM IST · Updated: July 26, 2026 • 5:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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As Kenya prepares for general elections next year, concerns are growing over the re-emergence of groups linked to violence at political events.
More than a thousand people were killed during protests and unrest that broke out after elections in 2007. And the Kenya Human Rights Commission says it documented serious rights violations during a recent by-election.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Ol Kalou, Kenya.
Martin Oloo is a lecturer in Public Law and Governance at Daystar University.
He says the government has to take responsibility for the culture of "goonism".
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