Kenyan politicians accuse each other of political thuggery as election violence increases

Kenyan politicians are using the term "goonism" to describe rising gang-related political violence ahead of next year's elections. The term is employed by both President Ruto's supporters and opposition figures, each accusing the other of employing such tactics to intimidate opponents. This escalation of rhetoric and alleged violence raises concerns about the integrity of democratic gains in Kenya, with some warning of a potentially bloody election.