Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has sparked fresh political debate after claiming that the emergence of organised “goons” in the country points to state-linked actors ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a statement shared on social media, Ahmednasir alleged that the coordination of groups described as militias is not random, but instead connected to powerful offices within government.
He specifically pointed to the Office of the President and the State Department for Internal Security, calling for accountability from senior security officials.
“If you listen to the national chatter on GOONS (euphemism for militia) in Kenya and who are the OWNERS OF GOONS, it points to one office and one person alone,” he stated, adding that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen must take responsibility and act decisively.
The senior lawyer urged the Interior Ministry to disband any groups allegedly operating under political protection, warning that such formations risk destabilising the country ahead of the next election cycle.
He further claimed that “rogue elements within the political class” in regions including Rift Valley, Central Kenya and Nairobi could be mobilising violent groups to influence political outcomes.
Ahmednasir’s remarks come amid growing concern over recent incidents of violence and disruption linked to politically charged gatherings.
In Kisumu, Senator Godfrey Osotsi was reportedly targeted in an attack that led to arrests and heightened scrutiny over organised political violence.
Separately, chaos reported in parts of Kikuyu during a political rally linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has also been cited as evidence of rising insecurity.
Supporters and political leaders accused organised groups of attempting to disrupt the meeting, prompting condemnation from various quarters.
Security analysts have in recent months warned of an emerging pattern of organised groups being used for intimidation, disruption of political events, and opportunistic crime.
Reports of highway robberies and coordinated attacks on motorists in areas such as the Southern Bypass and Kikuyu have further heightened public concern over what some leaders describe as an “economy of violence.”
Ahmednasir warned that the alleged involvement of state structures in such activities would be “alarming and unacceptable,” insisting that Kenya cannot tolerate militia-style groups operating parallel to official security agencies.
“The buck stops with CS Murkomen. He must nip in the bud this alarming and shameful acts of state,” he said.
The claims have not been independently verified, and the government has in the past denied allegations of supporting or coordinating violent groups for political purposes.