NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism,” frequently uttered by national leaders to convey ...

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's political word of the moment is “goonism,” frequently uttered by national leaders to convey ...

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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, ...

In Kenya, the rise of 'goonism' highlights escalating political violence as President Ruto faces criticism from both ...

Kenya's political landscape has long carried a familiar warning sign: when rhetoric turns hostile, violence is rarely far behind.From past elections shaped by ethnic mobilisation and organised gangs, ...

As Kenya's 2027 elections approach, the term 'goonism' highlights rising political violence and tensions among leaders, with ...

In 2027, both France and Kenya will organise general elections; a fulfillment of their constitutional and democratic commitment. Besides sharing the same timing, the two countries evince noticeable ...