The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it is set to disqualify political aspirants linked to goons used to cause chaos during campaigns and other electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commission warned politicians that they face a possible disqualification if found to have necessitated chaos and disruptions to opponents.
According to the commission, it has experienced the use of goons by politicians, condemning what he described as a very bad phenomenon in which politicians exploit unemployed youth to disrupt electoral processes rather than engage voters peacefully.
IEBC set to disqualify political candidates linked to goons
“There is a very troubling phenomenon emerging in our political space. We have had situations where youth are being used as goon sor mobilised to cause violence,” the commission stated.
IEBC further noted that the commission is closely monitoring politicians’ conduct and warned that any politician found culpable of orchestrating violence would face serious consequences, including disqualification.
“Going forward, we promise you that we will not hesitate to disqualify any politician found culpable of disrupting the electoral process,” IEBC added.
The commission referred to the political violence witnessed during the November 2025 by-elections held in Mbeere North, Malaba, and Kasipul constituencies.
