Suba South MP Caroli Omondi has accused the Ruto government of using police officers as political enforcers, alleging that some security personnel are operating in plain clothes to intimidate and attack opposition supporters.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, July 14, Omondi claimed the government was coordinating and financing acts of political violence through officers who allegedly operate without uniforms or identification.
Caroli Omondi Alleges State Sponsored Political Violence
According to Omondi, plainclothes police officers have been trailing and attacking opposition figures in different parts of the country, including Nyahururu.
He alleged that the current administration had blurred the line between legitimate law enforcement and politically motivated violence.
“The government is subcontracting goonism and using police officers without uniforms to act like goons. We have never witnessed this in the history of the country,” Omondi said during the interview.
The lawmaker argued that the alleged involvement of state agencies distinguishes the current situation from previous administrations.
Omondi Compares Situation to Moi Era
The MP drew comparisons with the administration of former President Daniel arap Moi, referring to the youth group known as Jeshi la Mzee, which critics accused of targeting opposition figures during that period.
Omondi claimed that while political violence has existed in Kenya before, the alleged use of police officers as political enforcers represents a more serious development.
Police Leadership Facing Political Pressure
Caroli Omondi also alleged that police officers attempting to carry out their duties are facing interference from politically connected individuals.
He claimed that suspects arrested over politically motivated attacks are sometimes released following intervention by government linked politicians.
The legislator cited the reported attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu as an example of what he described as political interference in policing.
Despite his criticism of the government, Omondi expressed confidence in Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying the police leadership is under significant pressure from political actors.
“The police command is collapsing because officers who want to do their work are under intense pressure. They are being countermanded by political operatives,” he said.
Caroli Omondi Describes Government as a Kakistocracy
During the interview, Omondi described President William Ruto’s administration as a “kakistocracy,” a term used to describe a government led by people considered unqualified or lacking integrity.
He argued that Kenya’s institutions are increasingly being weakened by political interference and called for greater independence of the country’s security agencies.
The Kenyan government had not publicly responded to Omondi’s allegations at the time of publication.
