Mungiki — outlawed sect described in political accusations involving Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in 2026.
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The Standard
… Boys were being cut by quacks, bleeding to death, being taught to drink, to abuse women, to join Mungiki. …
Why boys circumcised in church don't always become good menThe Standard
… Mungiki’s history, although more complex than simply being Moi’s gang, warns about politics, alienated youth, criminal organisation and State power. …
How today's goons could become gangs terrorising Kenyans in the futureThe Standard
… Mungiki’s history, although more complex than simply being Moi’s gang, warns about politics, alienated youth, criminal organisation and State power. …
Today's goons could become gangs terrorising Kenyans in the futureCitizen Digital
… They said the police post was established after the outlawed Mungiki sect invaded the area, which borders Mathira Constituency. …
'Filled with cobwebs': Muragara residents decry insecurity as police post lies dormant for 8 yearsCitizen Digital
‘Kama wewe ni mwanaume niweke kwa cell!’ Gachagua dares Murkomen to arrest him over Mungiki claims By Joseph Muia July 25, 2026 02:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side-by-side image of DCP Party leader …
‘Kama wewe ni mwanaume niweke kwa cell!’ Gachagua dares Murkomen to arrest him over Mungiki claimsCapital News
… scalating political feud between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took a new turn on Friday after the security minister accused the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki …
Murkomen accuses Gachagua of plot to revive outlawed Mungiki as political feud deepensCitizen Digital
'You are organising Mungiki... We will deal with you!' Murkomen goes after Gachagua in fiery attack By Benjamin Muriuki July 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side by side image of Interior C …
'You are organising Mungiki... We will deal with you!' Murkomen goes after Gachagua in fiery attackCitizen Digital
… Most recently, Murkomen accused Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect to intimidate government officials and electoral officers, an allegation he made during a security assessment tour of the Kerio Valley in Baringo County.
Mt. Kenya Bloc warns against dragging security into 2027 politicsThe Standard
… The Mungiki sect terrorised Central Kenya through the 1990s before being proscribed. …
History will judge Ruto harshly if the goons menace is not dealt with decisivelyThe Standard
… Ask those who know the history of Mungiki. Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. …
Leave no stone unturned in Molo violence probeAn opinion piece examines how church-led circumcision ceremonies (Christian Irua or 'Ropes') in Central Kenya, which began in 2001 to replace unsafe traditional practices, do not necessarily ensure that boys become upstanding citizens.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines how church-led circumcision ceremonies (Christian Irua or 'Ropes') in Central Kenya, which began in 2001 to replace unsafe traditional practices, do not necessarily ensure that boys become upstanding citizens.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that young men recruited by politicians for campaign violence may not disappear after elections end but could reorganise into criminal gangs once campaign funding ceases, posing a future national security threat to Kenya.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns that young men recruited by politicians for electoral intimidation may reorganise into criminal gangs once campaign funds dry up, creating a potential national security crisis. The writer compares current political patronage practices to Daniel arap Moi's era governance methods.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Muragara village in Kirinyaga County are calling on the national government to deploy police officers to the area as insecurity rises. The local police post, built in 2009 with CDF and resident contributions, has remained unused since 2018 when officers were withdrawn following the merger of the Kenya Police and Administration Police.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to arrest him rather than issue threats, while defending young people from the Mt. Kenya region against allegations linking them to the outlawed Mungiki sect.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to revive the outlawed Mungiki sect and mobilise criminal gangs to intimidate government officials and electoral officers, during a security assessment tour in Baringo County. The accusation marks an escalation in the political feud between the two leaders.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to consolidate support from the outlawed Mungiki sect and using criminal gangs to intimidate political opponents. Murkomen warned during a security tour that the State would not tolerate attempts to undermine national security.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt. Kenya Political Leaders for Change have defended Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen against criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and allies, arguing that attacks on Murkomen are part of a broader political campaign against President Ruto rather than genuine criticism of the Interior Ministry. The group warned against dragging security matters into political contests, accusing Gachagua's camp of attempting to incite Mt. Kenya residents against the national government.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto will face harsh historical judgment if the "goons menace" is not decisively addressed, comparing Kenya's gang problem to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein tale of creation turned destructive.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece calls for authorities to investigate who between Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai is responsible for violence in Molo, Nakuru County, where three people were shot and 56 suspected goons arrested, arguing that without holding political leaders accountable, goon culture will persist.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →