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A lobby group has condemned the rising wave of organised crime, goonism and alleged fraud involving public resources, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national security and public trust.<\/p>\n
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In a statement, the UK-based Justice and Equity Council Kenya said the vice was eroding public confidence and undermining livelihoods.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese actions are a direct attack on public trust and a threat to the security, dignity, and livelihoods of Kenyans,\u201d the council led by Sebastian Onyango said.<\/p>\n
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The group warned that criminal networks are increasingly operating with impunity, both online and in communities, and called for urgent investigations and accountability.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt is unacceptable that criminal networks continue to operate with impunity\u2026 We demand immediate, transparent investigations and full accountability for all those involved,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
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The council further raised concerns that individuals benefiting from fraudulent dealings within county and national structures could be using illicit funds to sponsor violence and political instability.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe note credible concerns that individuals\u2026 may be using illicit funds to sponsor violence and instability,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
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They called on investigative agencies, including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, to urgently probe the source of funds suspected to be fueling unrest and take decisive legal action.<\/p>\n
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The group also demanded a full audit and public disclosure of the ownership and financial flows of the e-Citizen platform, urging Parliament to strengthen oversight and safeguard public funds.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAny officials or entities found to have presided over loss, mismanagement, or diversion of public funds must be held personally accountable in accordance with the law,\u201d the council stated.<\/p>\n
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As political activity intensifies ahead of next year\u2019s general election, the group warned against the mobilisation of goons to disrupt peace and urged security agencies to remain neutral.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe warn any individuals or political actors seeking to incite violence, mobilise goons, or disrupt peace: such actions are criminal and will attract the full force of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has also blamed politicians for perpetuating the culture of hiring hooligans and challenged them to publicly denounce the practice.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who appeared before Parliament, warned that security agencies are ready to crack down on the vice ahead of the polls.<\/p>\n
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He said law enforcement will not hesitate to act against individuals or groups involved in political violence, stressing the need for early action to prevent escalation during the campaign period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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