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Originally published by Nation CountiesJuly 7, 2026
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Troubling rise of Ebirongo: The female goons stirring political violence in Kisii
Men fight while women flee? Not in Kisii where women often throw the first punch at a fee...
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Political violence in Kisii has taken a disturbing new turn with the rise of Ebirongo, a group where women are increasingly playing active roles in instigating and participating in confrontations, blurring traditional gender roles in political thuggery.
- A recent attack on a Linda Mwananchi convoy in Keumbu resulted in one death and several damaged vehicles, including that of former Chief Justice David Maraga.
- Ebirongo, whose members are reportedly paid around Sh1,000 to Sh1,500 per day, allegedly orchestrated the violence.
- Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for questioning in relation to the incident.
- Women's participation is attributed to economic desperation, the perceived advantage of lower suspicion from authorities, and the greater cultural impact of insults delivered by women.
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