By Dr. Luchetu Likaka The tense public moment involving James Nyikal and Tom Ojienda has stirred outrage, but not because it was rare. It is because it was painfully familiar. Kenyans have seen this pattern repeat itself across rallies, funerals, and community gatherings: a space meant for dignity suddenly turns volatile, a crowd shifts from
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned rising incidents of political violence, warning that the use of goons to disrupt lawful gatherings threatens Kenya’s constitutional order. In a press statement dated April 14, 2026, the society raised concern over recent cases where violent groups disrupted political events, sometimes with alleged involvement or inaction by
By Peter Ongera Kenya’s democracy does not collapse in a single dramatic moment. It erodes quietly through intimidation at rallies, missing names on voter registers, manipulated narratives, and a public left uncertain about its rights. If we are honest, the threats to our electoral process are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Goonism feeds voter suppression. Voter
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