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May 17, 2026
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Murkomen Vows Crackdown on Hate-Fuelled Political Violence After Artist Wandetto Attack

Murkomen Vows Crackdown on Hate-Fuelled Political Violence After Artist Wandetto Attack

The incident occurred on May 16 in the Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-county where Wandetto was reportedly doused with what is believed to be petrol and set on fire by individuals angered by her political opinions - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed a crackdown on political violence following a brutal attack on artist Rachel Wandetto. Wandetto was reportedly doused with petrol and set on fire on May 16 in Mwiki, Kasarani, allegedly due to her political views.

  • Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the attack and promised swift action against perpetrators.
  • Artist Rachel Wandetto sustained severe burns and is receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
  • The incident has raised concerns about rising political intolerance and hate speech in Kenya.

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