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Activists accuse police of bias as political violence cases rise
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Activists accuse police of bias as political violence cases rise

According to the coalition, the incidents are no longer isolated but appear coordinated and are being used to influence political space in different regions. They expressed concern that many of those involved are young people from informal settlements, who are being drawn into these activities and exposed to violence for political ends.

The Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja appearing before the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration over the rising cases of inflammatory utterances by public figures in Parliament on 16th February,2026. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang’i
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IG Kanja warns of crackdown as violence targeting police rises

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has cautioned that any attempt to attack police stations, damage government property, or take part in coordinated violence will face strict legal action, stressing that such acts threaten national stability.

Senate CPAC Chairperson and Homabay County Senator Moses Kajwang' during a past meeting in Parliament.PHOTO/MOSES KAJWANG' Facebook
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Counties face mounting pension debt as Senate taskforce flags Sh115.7 billion liability

The Senator Moses Kajwang-led committee report states, “County Governments comprising the Executive, Assembly and Water Services Boards owe pension schemes a total of Sh.115.7 billion, inclusive of principal, interest, penalties, and the actuarial deficit.”

MPs review legal, funding gaps in Hustler Fund and Uwezo Fund operations
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MPs review legal, funding gaps in Hustler Fund and Uwezo Fund operations

The session brought together Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, Hustler Fund chief executive officer Henry Tanui, and Uwezo Fund chief executive officer Peter Lengapiani, alongside Members of Parliament and other government representatives. Discussions centered on accountability, legal structure challenges, and how to improve access to credit for millions of citizens involved in small-scale trade and enterprise.

Legal storm brews over tallying centre ahead of 2027 polls
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Legal storm brews over tallying centre ahead of 2027 polls

At the heart of the petition is the claim that the system creates an additional step after results have already been declared at the constituency level. The petitioners are also contesting the roles assigned to county returning officers and the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, arguing that the current framework weakens the finality of constituency results.

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