“Kenya Must Not Go Back to 2007” Kitwek Forum Sounds Alarm Ahead of 2027

​By Greenspan Dulo

Nairobi.  August 8, 2026

The Kitwek Nairobi Forum has issued a strong warning to Kenya’s political leaders, urging them to avoid divisive rhetoric that it says risks dragging the country back to the painful memories of the 2007–2008 post-election violence.

Addressing a press conference in Nairobi on Saturday, the forum expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of inflammatory political statements and ethnic narratives emerging as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.

The group said it had convened the briefing out of “deep collective concern for the soul and stability of the nation,” warning that the language currently being used by some politicians closely resembles the rhetoric that preceded the country’s worst electoral violence nearly two decades ago.

“We are witnessing a terrifyingly familiar script being replayed by our political class,” the forum said in its statement, calling on leaders to stop “playing with the well-being of our beloved motherland.”

The forum particularly condemned claims made at political rallies alleging the existence of organized “Nandi warriors” prepared to defend or attack political interests. It dismissed the allegations as false, irresponsible, and dangerous.

According to the forum, such claims are fabricated narratives designed to spread fear, suspicion, and ethnic mistrust among Kenyans. It warned that similar accusations and ethnic stereotypes contributed significantly to the tensions that culminated in the 2007–2008 post-election crisis.

The organization noted that communities, including the Kalenjin, suffered immense losses during the violence, with many people losing loved ones, homes, and livelihoods while others continue to bear emotional and economic scars.

Kitwek Nairobi Forum urged political leaders to reject hate speech, avoid ethnic profiling, and promote peaceful coexistence as Kenya heads toward the 2027 polls.

The forum appealed to all Kenyans to remain vigilant against attempts to revive divisive politics, saying the country must learn from its past and safeguard peace, unity, and national cohesion.


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