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April 12, 2026
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Atwoli urges Ruto to ban political rallies over rising tensions

Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli has appealed to President Ruto to ban political rallies, warning that rising intolerance could destabilise the country ahead of the 2027 General Election...
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Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged President William Ruto to ban political rallies due to rising tensions and intolerance that could destabilize Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Atwoli warned that early political agitation and disorder could lead to ethnic or sectional conflict.
- He cited recent incidents like chaos at a United Opposition rally in Kikuyu and an attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
- The Cotu boss highlighted that campaigns are starting 17 months before the elections, violating IEBC regulations, and expressed concern over the disruption to the economy and families.
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