Caption for the landscape image: Vigilantes of the South Rift: Why mob justice surging across four counties Monday, December 29, 2025 Scroll down to read the article The South Rift region is grappling with a violent wave of "mob justice," where crowds are increasingly acting as prosecutor and executioner. Photo credit: Shutterstock By Eric Matara Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related The mob attacked the two with stones and clubs, effectively acting as prosecutor, witness, judge, jury and executioner before police could arrive. Whether they were guilty remains secondary, as justice was served on the spot. PREMIUM From lynching to life sentences: Kenya’s losing battle against boda boda violence Despite stiff prison sentences, the wave of violent incidents involving motorcycle operators continues unabated. PREMIUM Concern as bandits return to haunt motorists along the Kapenguria-Lodwar road Armed bandits target public service vehicles and long-distance trucks. PREMIUM Vigilantes rise as Turkana becomes new human trafficking hotspot Marsabit and Turkana border Ethiopia, a known transit route for illegal immigrants from Eritrea. Revenge killings in Kisii evoke memories of murderous vigilantes Killings appeared to have been executed by a self-styled vigilante on a revenge mission. PREMIUM Chinkororo: The return of vigilante gangs in Kisii, Nyamira The outlawed group always resurfaces in Kisii from time to time, depending on the occasion and prevailing political climate. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Why 7,000 land disputes remain stuck at NLC PREMIUM Cops gone rogue: Inside a trail of jailbreaks PREMIUM Sh500m fines, parental consent: New tough social media rules for children, providers PREMIUM Why NPSC rejected Kiganjo boss Nyale Munga’s bid to stay beyond 60 Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative. PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
PREMIUM From lynching to life sentences: Kenya’s losing battle against boda boda violence Despite stiff prison sentences, the wave of violent incidents involving motorcycle operators continues unabated.
PREMIUM Concern as bandits return to haunt motorists along the Kapenguria-Lodwar road Armed bandits target public service vehicles and long-distance trucks.
PREMIUM Vigilantes rise as Turkana becomes new human trafficking hotspot Marsabit and Turkana border Ethiopia, a known transit route for illegal immigrants from Eritrea.
Revenge killings in Kisii evoke memories of murderous vigilantes Killings appeared to have been executed by a self-styled vigilante on a revenge mission.
PREMIUM Chinkororo: The return of vigilante gangs in Kisii, Nyamira The outlawed group always resurfaces in Kisii from time to time, depending on the occasion and prevailing political climate.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
