Kenya News » Northeast News Kenya » Northeast » Politics: Kenya’s rise in political goonism: Who is driving the violence ahead of 2027?
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Published on: Sunday 19 April 2026
Ahead of the 2027 polls, Kenya is seeing a sharp rise in political goonism, with organised groups of youths intimidating and attacking opponents, blocking roads and disrupting rallies. This trend, ...
News Kenya » Northeast » Politics: Kenya's 'political gangs' fuel election fears
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Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Violent disruptions of political and civic events are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as Kenya heads toward elections in 2027.
News Kenya » Northeast » Politics: Tanga refinery politics and the illusion of East African multilateralism
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/kenya/tanga-refinery-politics-and-the-illusion-of-east-african-multilateralism/ar-AA22B8UA
Published on: Wednesday 06 May 2026
Editor’s Note: In this article, Martin Chomba, chairman of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya, challenges the prevailing narrative around the Tanga Refinery project. Drawing on a sobering ...