Kenya: MPs Raise Alarm Over Rise of Political Gangs Ahead of 2027 General Election

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns about the rise of organized gangs in Kenya's political landscape, warning that this trend poses a threat to national security as the 2027 General Election approaches. Lawmakers, including Dido Ali Rasso, noted that these groups are increasingly targeting leaders and businesspeople. Rasso emphasized that informal youth mobilization could quickly escalate into dangerous criminal activities.