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Several people were injured as goons blocked a Linda Mwanchi convoy at Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache in Kisii County on July 3, 2026. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
The greatest threat to a nation's security is rarely one random dramatic act. More often, it is the slow normalisation of conduct that should have alarmed everyone long before it became commonplace. Lawlessness does not happen overnight. Societies get there one tolerated violation at a time.
We would want to dismiss the recent daring raid by goons on a public establishment, in broad daylight, as an isolated act of madness. We may want to consider the recent blocking of Thika Road by armed groups as just another bizarre incident. But they are not. They are pointers to a dangerous pattern that has been quietly taking root before our very eyes.
The growing boldness with which 'goonism' is being made a part of our politics should concern every right-thinking Kenyan. This is not about political affiliation, ethnic loyalty or personal preference. Some things go beyond our partisan thinking. National security is one of them.
