Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sensationally claimed that Members of Parliament are fueling the country’s growing “goon culture,” triggering fresh political heat ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a hard-hitting statement, Murkomen alleged that some politicians — including sitting MPs — are directly behind the proliferation of violent gangs used to intimidate rivals and disrupt public events.
The Interior CS warned that the trend is undermining law and order and threatening Kenya’s democratic space, insisting the government will not tolerate the weaponisation of youth for political ends.
Murkomen indicated that politicians are among those who “own gangs and goons.”
The remarks come amid mounting anxiety over organized groups invading rallies, funerals, and public meetings — incidents that have become increasingly common in recent years.
Security analysts say the pattern reflects a dangerous shift where political competition is increasingly accompanied by hired muscle and street intimidation, a trend authorities now admit is deeply entrenched.
Murkomen has previously warned that political violence and criminal gangs will face tough action, stressing that the rule of law applies to everyone regardless of status.
The CS vowed a no-nonsense crackdown on both the foot soldiers and their financiers, signaling that investigations could reach high-ranking political figures if evidence emerges.
He emphasized that Kenya must return to issue-based politics rather than chaos driven by paid mobs.
Murkomen’s explosive claims are likely to intensify scrutiny of MPs and political operatives as the country slowly pivots toward the 2027 General Election season.
Observers warn that unless the alleged networks are dismantled early, Kenya risks:
Escalating political intolerance
Violence at public gatherings
Youth radicalization for political ends
Erosion of public trust in institutions
Murkomen’s warning now shifts pressure to investigative agencies — and to Parliament itself — to confront what could become one of the most defining security issues in Kenya’s pre-election politics.
Will the promised crackdown finally dismantle political goon networks — or expose an even deeper rot in Kenya’s political system?
