MPs demand action as political goonism threatens public gatherings
Mogaka told the House that organised groups were increasingly invading public gatherings, disrupting proceedings and intimidating citizens, leaving bereaved families unable to mourn their relatives with dignity and ordinary Kenyans fearful of exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
National Assembly members in Kenya have expressed concern over the increasing use of organised groups to disrupt political rallies, funerals, and other lawful public gatherings, warning that political goonism is threatening citizens' constitutional freedoms and could fuel violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. The lawmakers raised the alarm in the National Assembly after West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka sought a statement from the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security over the alarming rise in political violence and insecurity, particularly in Kisii and Nyamira counties.
Mogaka highlighted several incidents where funerals were turned into political battlegrounds, resulting in panic, destruction of property, injuries, and, in some cases, loss of life. He called for investigations into the incidents and demanded that the Government explain what measures it was taking to guarantee the safety of Kenyans attending funerals, political meetings, and other lawful gatherings.
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