Kenya: Politicians Sponsoring Goons Risk Losing State Security, Coast Police Commander Warns

Kenya: Politicians Sponsoring Goons Risk Losing State Security, Coast Police Commander Warns

Mombasa -- Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned that politicians found sponsoring or hiring goons to cause violence will immediately lose their state-provided security.

Politicians risk security withdrawal over goons

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned politicians that they risk losing state security if found employing hooligans to intimidate rivals or incite political violence. Amidst rising violence at public gatherings, the Coast region police chief unequivocally stated that the National Police Service would no longer provide protection to leaders who sponsor lawlessness. Speaking at a security briefing in Mombasa, Nuno said politicians mu…

Blow to Politicians as Police Threaten to Withdraw Security

The warning comes as authorities intensify a nationwide crackdown on political goons following a string of violent incidents that have disrupted public events, protests and elections.