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. PREMIUM 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 Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test 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 How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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.
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PREMIUM 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 How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
