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Unless those who recruit and sponsor goons are punished, political violence will continue.[File, Standard]
Even before Kenyans could fully fathom the horrendous storming of a place of worship -All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi by hired armed goons, a similar scene unfolded in Molo, Nakuru County, last Friday.
Three people suffered bullet injuries in a confrontation, reportedly after Kuresoi Alfred Mutai went to a meeting called by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, allegedly with goons in tow.
Fifty-six suspected goons have so far been arrested over the incident and are expected to be arraigned in court. While this is commendable, it is instructive to observe that without taking action against the political leaders who recruit such young people to engage in violence, goon culture will continue to flourish.
