Kenya's Political Violence: Goon Culture Threatens Elections

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Kenyas political landscape is boiling over with allegations of politicians hiring youth gangs for intimidation and violence. Senator Godfrey Osotsi was recently attacked, and the government admits to battling over a hundred criminal gangs, many backed by political figures. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces constant attacks, blaming state-link…

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Kenyas political landscape is boiling over with allegations of politicians hiring youth gangs for intimidation and violence. Senator Godfrey Osotsi was recently attacked, and the government admits to battling over a hundred criminal gangs, many backed by political figures. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces constant attacks, blaming state-linked goons. Police have arrested hundreds of suspects, but no politicians have been apprehended. As elections approach, experts warn of a potenti

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