From Imenti to the ballot: How goon culture threatens Kenya’s democracy Paid to disrupt, threaten and intimidate. Guest Blogs 15 min ago

Evolution of goons Nerima Wako, the executive director of Siasa Place, who has seen how the goon menace has evolved over time since she was introduced to political mobilisation in 2016, says that years back, youths were used to provide security unlike now when they are deliberately used to cause chaos.

What you need to know: Nerima Wako, the executive director of Siasa Place, who has seen how the goon menace has evolved over time since she was introduced to political mobilisation in 2016, says that years back, youths were used to provide security unlike now when they are deliberately used to cause chaos.

The impact The Siasa Place executive director warns that goon culture is undermining public participation, an important tenet and pillar of democracy.