Kenya: Wetang'ula Roots for Peaceful Political Activities and End to Goonism Ahead of 2027 Polls

What the report says

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for calm, issue-based politics and an end to what he described as the growing culture of political goonism ahead of Kenya’s 2027 general election. The remarks were reported by Capital FM and distributed by AllAfrica, with Wetang'ula speaking in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, during a visit to comfort the family of Senator Boni Khalwale after the death of Khalwale’s wife, Mama Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale.

According to the report, Wetang'ula urged Kenyans, especially young people and political leaders, to reject violence, remain tolerant and judge candidates on their ideas, policies and development plans rather than intimidation tactics. He said political competition should not divide communities and warned that violence threatens national security and the right to participate in credible elections.

Other leaders at the event echoed the appeal for peace. Area MP Innocent Mugabe asked residents to receive all mourners and speakers peacefully at the final send-off ceremony, while Kakamega County MP Elsie Muhanda and Nandi Senator Samson Cherargey also urged restraint and civility as the country moves toward the next polls. Wetang'ula additionally conveyed President William Ruto’s condolences to the Khalwale family. The report underscores wider concerns in Kenya about campaign-related violence and the importance of maintaining public order and political tolerance.