The political situation in Kenya has deteriorated due to rumors of a secret dispute between Kasongo, a mysterious individual, and ex Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. There are rumors that Kasongo, a controversial but rising figure, is employing the nation's most vulnerable population—youth plagued by drug abuse—to fight Gachagua both physically and psychologically. These young people are allegedly being coerced into carrying out assaults and slander campaigns against Gachagua, many of whom have been ensnared in Kenya's escalating drug problem. The connection of power, politics, and the plundering of society's most marginalized people is starkly highlighted by this revelation.
Insiders claim that Kasongo has been connected to a group of people who are purposefully escalating the nation's drug problem and utilizing it as a political sway. Kasongo is charged with taking advantage of the despair of young people who have resorted to drugs like methamphetamine and heroin as a way of escaping their harsh realities as Kenya's drug problem spirals out of hand. These defenseless people, who are frequently looking for work or compensation, are supposedly being enlisted as targets for Gachagua and weaken his standing in the administration. These young people appear to be playing pawns in a bigger political game, whether it be through media attacks, public altercations, or protests.
The real reasons for Kasongo's activities and the impact this quiet war is having on Kenya's future are being questioned as the nation struggles with the escalating issue. Does he intend to destabilize Gachagua and take advantage of Kenya's drug-addled youth in order to effect a power change, or is he just a pawn of greater political forces? Outrage has been generated nationwide, and many people are calling on the government to act immediately against those who take advantage of the weakest for their own benefit, not just political rivals. The boundaries between politics, criminality, and social welfare are becoming increasingly hazy as Kenya's power struggle enters a new and perilous stage.
