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March 21, 2026
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Residents in Macalder, Nyatike call for GSU pullout amid rising tensions

Residents in Macalder, Nyatike call for GSU pullout amid rising tensions

Tension is escalating in the Macalder/Kanyarwanda area of Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, as human rights activists in the Nyanza region demand the immediate withdrawal of General Service Unit officers deployed to restore order. The deployment followed violent protests by resi..

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Tensions are high in Macalder/Kanyarwanda, Migori County, as human rights activists call for the withdrawal of the General Service Unit (GSU). The GSU was deployed following violent protests over a recent killing.

  • Violent protests erupted after the killing of an M-Pesa attendant by an unknown gang.
  • The Luo Elders Peace Alliance from Nyatike expressed concern over the disruption of essential services.
  • Protesters, on Saturday last week, stormed the Nyatike Police Station and DCC Office, causing significant damage including torched vehicles and housing units.

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