Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has warned that the use of hired goons as instruments of political mobilisation poses a serious threat to Kenya’s security and democratic stability ahead of the 2026 and 2027 political cycles. In a statement on Saturday, Kuria cautioned that political violence and organised intimidation could attract international scrutiny, including potential cases at the International Criminal Court (ICC), if left unchecked. “The biggest risk to Kenya’s security and democracy is the use of goons as tools of political Mobilisation in 2026 and 2027,” Kuria said. He linked the warning to conversations he says he has held with members of the diplomatic community, suggesting growing international concern over Kenya’s political trajectory as the country edges closer to the next general election. There have been instances of political intolerance as the opposition and the government continue to warm up ahead of the 2027 polls.

Source: The Star January 03, 2026 14:42 UTC