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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
