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July 12, 2026
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Madness of a nation: Ol Kalou violence exposes Kenya's deepening political tensions

Madness of a nation: Ol Kalou violence exposes Kenya's deepening political tensions

Violence surrounding the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has intensified political tensions in Kenya, with rival factions trading accusations...

✨ Key Highlights

Violence erupted in several parts of Kenya during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, signaling deepening political tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The Linda Mwananchi movement reported being targeted in what they claim is a coordinated government crackdown.
  • Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata confirmed his driver, Gitari, was shot during activities in Nyahururu.
  • The violence occurred in Nyandarua County, Kisumu, and Nyahururu.

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