By James Murimi - Reporter
Kenya, 3 January 2026 - Concerns over Kenya’s political climate ahead of the 2027 General Election have resurfaced after Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) Party leader Moses Kuria claimed members of the diplomatic community are closely monitoring the use of violence and hired gangs in political mobilisation.
In a statement shared on his social media X account on Saturday, Kuria said foreign envoys and international partners view the growing reliance on goons in politics as a serious threat to Kenya’s security and democratic stability.
According to Kuria, the international community is unlikely to tolerate a repeat of past election-related violence, warning that accountability mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court (ICC), remain firmly in place.
“I have talked to several friends from the diplomatic community. I can tell you without fear of contradiction that some people will end up at the International Criminal Court (ICC),” Kuria said.
The former Cabinet Secretary cautioned that political actors behind violence could face consequences beyond Kenya’s borders, noting that this time investigations would not be undermined.
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“This time round no witnesses will disappear,” he added, in remarks widely interpreted as a reminder of previous failed ICC cases linked to Kenya’s elections.
Kuria argued that the use of gangs as political tools poses the greatest risk to the credibility of the 2026–2027 political transition, urging leaders to abandon intimidation tactics and focus on peaceful, issue-driven campaigns.
His comments come at a time of intensified political realignments, with parties and factions already mobilising support across the country ahead of the next General Election, rekindling debate over the conduct of campaigns and the role of the international community in safeguarding democratic processes.
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