The report
shows politicians across Kenya hiring 'goons' by the dozens or hundreds to
intimidate rivals and disrupt protests ahead of 2027 elections, often because
police protection falls short.
Viewers highlight the low cost—four dollars daily—and draw parallels to Haiti, while noting armed gangs now control 80 to 90 percent of political activities.
Fueled by high youth unemployment, this 'goonism' risks eroding public trust, with warnings that both government and opposition struggle to control these groups.