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As Kenya steps into the electioneering period, the National Police Service (NPS) has issued a firm warning to political leaders, party supporters, and the public against inciting violence, disruption, and hooliganism during lawful public gatherings.
In an official press statement released on Saturday, September 5, 2026, NPS Spokesperson and Director of Corporate Communication Muchiri Nyaga reaffirmed the service’s commitment to strictly enforcing the Public Order Act (Cap. 56) to safeguard peace across the country. Read Full Article Here
The warning comes on the heels of rising reports of political intolerance, coordinated disruptions, and targeted violence across various regions. According to the police service, these aggressive acts directly threaten national cohesion, undermine public safety, and violate citizens’ fundamental constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, free association, and democratic participation.
To curb the rising tension, the NPS announced full deployment of legal measures to hold both instigators and perpetrators accountable. The police service declared zero tolerance for political thuggery, promising immediate action against individuals or organized groups attempting to disrupt rival political rallies or intimidate ordinary citizens. Furthermore, law enforcement reiterated its uncompromising duty to maintain a secure environment where all political actors can campaign peacefully without fear of retaliation.
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The police service emphasized that political ambition must never supersede law and order, warning that leaders found sponsoring goons or spreading inflammatory rhetoric will face swift prosecution regardless of their political standing. With public concern growing over campaign polarization, authorities are ramping up nationwide vigilance to maintain stability. The NPS has called on political figures to exercise restraint and demonstrate democratic maturity, reminding citizens that a peaceful electoral environment relies on mutual tolerance and strict adherence to national laws.
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