Gitonga Mukunji: Money to sponsor political goons is coming from State House
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, April 13, 2026Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has claimed that financing of violent political mobilisation comes from the State House and other high-level government offices.
During a morning interview with a local TV station on Monday, April 13, 2026, Mukunji made a political statement saying that the budgets for the Office of the President and the Office of the Deputy President are far too high and that they have extra money that has been used for political activities that have nothing to do with running the state.
“We are overbudgeting for these two offices; it is important to state clearly that the budgets for the statehouse and the office of the deputy president are highly exaggerated.
“There is a lot of money available, which is why you can see many delegations, numerous helicopters, and even the sponsorship of goons. Some of the money is coming from these two offices, and it’s a fact,” Mukunji stated.
He claimed that among these resources are those used to fund political mobilisation strategies, such as financing delegations, providing transport for large masses by helicopter, and sponsoring groups involved in disrupting political meetings.
Political intimidation
This trend, according to the MP, is indicative of what he termed a ‘new order’ in Kenyan politics, as access to state power and resources is what defines the capability to be able to effectively mobilise political activities.
Mukunji has stated that there has been a growing skew toward individuals in government in political competition, and opposition leaders are being systematically blocked in their efforts to hold rallies or mobilise as well.
He also attributed the occurrence of violent disturbances in the political scene to what he described as a strategic change since the 2024 Gen Z protests, and he believes that the use of hired groups to intimidate or break up political protests has taken on a new facet.
The legislator claimed to have experienced the cases of political intimidation himself and opined that the tendency indicates the threatening shift in the democratic space in the country.
His comments contribute to political tension and discussions about the role of state resources, political freedom, and the increasing violence and disruptions at public rallies.