Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has accused the government of sponsoring political militias, directly pointing to the Office of the President and the Internal Security leadership as the source of rising violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement shared on X on Monday, he claimed that the growing concern over “goons” in Kenya can be traced back to one office and one individual, and urged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to take responsibility and act.
Ahmednasir called on Murkomen to disband alleged militia groups linked to his office, saying they are being used to target political opponents.
He also named Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, arguing that both officials are aware of organised groups behind recent acts of violence in regions such as Rift Valley, Central Kenya, and Nairobi.
According to him, the situation is serious, with these groups now operating in a way that appears to rival formal police presence.
To support his claims, Ahmednasir referred to two recent incidents that have drawn public attention. One involved Godfrey Osotsi, who was attacked at a Java House outlet in Kisumu on April 8. CCTV footage showed a group of young men beating and kicking the senator. Although three suspects were arrested and taken to court, opposition leaders have maintained that the attackers were not acting independently.
The second incident took place in Kikuyu on April 11, where police used teargas to disperse crowds ahead of a rally linked to Rigathi Gachagua. Human rights organisations, including the Kenya Human Rights Commission, have accused security agencies of allowing or supporting gangs that disrupt opposition gatherings in areas such as Kikuyu, Kitale, Roysambu, and Kisumu.
Murkomen has rejected the allegations, stating that the government is not involved in any militia activity. He instead directed Inspector-General Douglas Kanja to take firm action against criminal gangs. He also accused some opposition leaders of hiring their own groups to create disorder for political gain.
In his closing remarks, Ahmednasir insisted that Kenya should not tolerate militias under any circumstances. He placed full responsibility on Murkomen, saying the Interior Ministry must end what he described as unacceptable actions linked to the state.
Political observers note that Ahmednasir’s remarks reflect growing concern among the public about political violence returning as the country approaches the 2027 elections. The debate over accountability and security is likely to remain a key issue in the coming months.
