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284 incidents, 46 deaths: 2027 warning signs on poll violence

284 incidents, 46 deaths: 2027 warning signs on poll violence

Of the 284 incidents documented, 150 were flagged as carrying a risk of recurrence, pointing to...

Police deployed teargas canisters directly into the ODM rally led by Edwin Sifuna, effectively ending the scheduled event before it could conclude.

Kenya is heading towards the August 10, 2027 General Election against a backdrop of mounting human rights violations, with a new report documenting 284 incidents in the first seven months of this year, including 46 deaths attributed to the police.

The findings, by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), raise questions about the safety of voters, the freedom to campaign and the credibility of the election, with the commission warning that violence, intimidation and interference with civic freedoms could intensify as the political contest gathers pace.

Opposition leaders have repeatedly accused the government of tolerating politically sponsored violence.

Officials warn failure to confront threats could expose country to a repeat of 2007/08 violence.

Interior PS urges the youth to reject political mobilisation that fuels violence.

The test of containing goons while delivering a credible election.

Ethekon says the commission would not hesitate to cancel elections in areas affected by insecurity.

Clerk wants the court to award him Sh2.1 million.

The international rugby player is pushing for reduced plastic use and more sustainable practices in sport.

Court rejected bid by a grandmother and an aunt to compel a young girl to undergo surgery.

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