Mark Mwenje questions handling of political violence ahead of 2027
Embakasi West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje has questioned the government’s response to recent political violence in Nakuru and Homa Bay, calling for accountability from security agencies ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in an interview on Monday, August 17, 2026, Mwenje said the incidents showed that security agencies had failed to act despite […]
Embark on a journey with Bakari West Member of Parliament Mark Mwenje as he scrutinizes the government's response to escalating political unrest in Nakuru and Homa Bay, ahead of the 2027 General Election. In an interview on Monday, August 17, 2026, Mwenje highlighted how the attacks in these regions indicated a failing security apparatus.
"The attacks in Nakuru and Homa Bay, coupled with prior warnings, reveal the Kenyan security system's shortcomings," stated Mwenje. He directed accountability towards Cabinet Secretary Ajwang Murkomen, accusing him of failing to hold those responsible to account. The violence erupted during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026, leaving several injured and two dead.
Mwenje connected the recent events in Homa Bay to a similar incident in Nakuru, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust security response. The Nakuru attack involved an assault on a convoy linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with vehicles damaged by a group of youths. Mwenje also criticized the pre-election surge in political campaigning, stating that leaders were already galvanizing support a year before the 2027 election.
He lamented that the country had forgotten the lessons of the 2007 General Election, which saw deaths, displacements, and destruction. Mwenje questioned the equitable application of the law by security agencies, noting the disparity in how opposition figures and government officials were treated. "The failure to address this issue could lead to the country's downfall," he warned.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into political utterances linked to the Homa Bay clashes, while the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned that a hostile political atmosphere could undermine the integrity of the 2027 election. As political activity surges, the demand for security agencies to curb violence and political incitement is anticipated to remain a focal point in the lead-up to the August 2027 polls.
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