Police to Flag Politicians Linked to Violence Ahead of 2027 Elections

The National Police Service will recommend that individuals with a record of promoting or perpetrating political violence be barred from contesting in the 2027 General Election, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has said.

Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of the Roadmap to a Peaceful General Election 2027, Masengeli said police would submit the names of candidates deemed unfit to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for consideration.

“We will recommend to the IEBC those individuals who are not fit to run for office based on their track record of promoting or perpetrating violence in Kenya,” Masengeli said.

Masengeli also warned politicians who recruit, finance or mobilise criminal groups to cause violence that they would face action, urging political actors to exercise their rights within the limits of national security and public safety.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns over political violence as Kenya heads toward the 2027 General Election, with recent incidents at political rallies renewing calls for stronger measures to prevent violence and hold perpetrators and their sponsors accountable. #Elections2027