Goons go on rampage: Who's behind the attacks on government critics?

Goons beat up Mumias East MP Peter Salasya during a football match at Nyayo Stadium between Harambee Stars and Garbon on Sunday 23rd March 2025. [Courtesy]

There is growing concern over a coordinated wave of attacks against government critics, raising alarm about increasing political intolerance.

The violence, characterised by orchestrated assaults and intimidation, has drawn widespread condemnation and exposed deepening fault lines in the nation’s politics.

Defying the very essence of law and order, a disturbing trend of violence has taken root in recent months, with politicians and public figures who dare to criticise the government becoming prime targets.