Muita Ndungu: Kenya risks sliding into anarchy ahead of 2027
Muita Ndungu, a policy adviser, has warned that Kenya is heading towards a dangerous political environment ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing the mobilisation of goons, rising hate speech and growing political and social divisions. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Ndungu said immediate action is […]
Kenya policy adviser Muita Ndungu has expressed alarm at the country's trajectory towards political instability ahead of the 2027 General Election. In an interview with a local radio station on August 19, 2026, Ndungu cited the mobilization of hooligans, rising hate speech and increasing societal divisions as key indicators of a dangerous political environment.
He cautioned that the nation risks sliding into lawlessness and anarchy by the following year. Ndungu's warning follows a surge in political confrontations as leaders ramp up mobilization efforts for the upcoming election. He suggested that political leaders must demonstrate their commitment to maintaining law and order through accountability measures when directives are disregarded.
President William Ruto had previously called for action against gangs and political hooligans, yet Ndungu questioned why these groups remained active. He criticized the lack of consequences when security directives are not enforced, urging that security officials be held responsible for non-compliance. Ndungu also highlighted a growing sense of political and social fragmentation, warning that the combination could create a volatile atmosphere ahead of the election.
He linked political violence to ordinary crime, stating that some individuals involved in political disorder often turn to robbery afterward.
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