Kenya: Ipoa Calls for Preventive Policing Against Political Violence Sponsors Ahead of 2027 Polls

Nairobi — The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has called for a shift from reactive to preventive policing ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that authorities must identify and disrupt political violence before it escalates.

IPOA said security agencies should strengthen intelligence-led policing, identify potential conflict hotspots early and deepen community engagement to prevent political goonism and hired violence during the election period.

Speaking on Monday at a…