Caption for the landscape image: Kenya’s ganglands: Report reveals unholy union between criminals and politicians Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Scroll down to read the article President William Ruto launches the Jukwaa la Usalama Report at State House, Nairobi, on December 2, 2025. Photo credit: PCS By Steve Otieno Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related By day they provide private, aggressive protection to politicians in public rallies and events. By night, they rob, maim and kill civilians. PREMIUM 'We're coming for you': Ruto warns goons and their sponsors Incidents of hired gangs acting at the behest of political and business interests are on the rise. PREMIUM Chaos as goons disrupt Gachagua church service in Kariobangi Tens of goons storm Kariobangi PCEA church armed with crude weapons. PREMIUM How Kenya's political violence machine works For as little as Sh500, a young man in Kenya can be hired to cause chaos during peaceful protests. PREMIUM Inside the violent world of Kenya’s political goons These gangs are directly or indirectly enabled by politicians who use them during election cycles. PREMIUM Volatile Kasipul: How MP Were murder exposed violence, deaths and goons The murder of Mr Were was one in a series of deaths in a bloody and chaotic political environment. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court 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 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. 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 'We're coming for you': Ruto warns goons and their sponsors Incidents of hired gangs acting at the behest of political and business interests are on the rise.
PREMIUM Chaos as goons disrupt Gachagua church service in Kariobangi Tens of goons storm Kariobangi PCEA church armed with crude weapons.
PREMIUM How Kenya's political violence machine works For as little as Sh500, a young man in Kenya can be hired to cause chaos during peaceful protests.
PREMIUM Inside the violent world of Kenya’s political goons These gangs are directly or indirectly enabled by politicians who use them during election cycles.
PREMIUM Volatile Kasipul: How MP Were murder exposed violence, deaths and goons The murder of Mr Were was one in a series of deaths in a bloody and chaotic political environment.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
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.
