MP Oundo warns of dangerous campaign phase as political violence, handouts rise
Funyula Member of Parliament (MP) Wilberforce Oundo has warned that Kenya is entering a “very dangerous phase” of the campaign period, citing rising political violence, handouts and tensions at political gatherings. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Monday, September 14, 2026, Oundo urged politicians and their supporters to exercise caution and tolerance […]
Kenya's Member of Parliament Wilberforce Oundo has cautioned that the country is entering a "dangerous phase" of the campaign period, with political violence, handouts, and tensions at political gatherings on the rise. Speaking to a local station on September 14, 2026, Oundo called for politicians and their supporters to be cautious and tolerant to avoid repeating recent incidents in Embu and Garissa.
He referenced a deadly meeting interruption in Embu that left one person dead, six vehicles torched, and several others injured. Oundo attributed some tensions to economic hardship, suggesting that financially struggling Kenyans might be drawn to opportunities to receive money at political events. He advised those not invited to political meetings to stay away and warned that confrontations could lead to injuries or deaths.
Oundo also condemned attacks on political convoys, urging rival groups to permit politicians to address residents without violence. The comments follow incidents where opposition leaders were attacked during a political gathering in Garissa, reigniting concerns about the security of political gatherings as the 2027 General Election approaches.
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