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...
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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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Kang'ata's Driver Shot During Nyahururu Rally as Political Violence Escalates - July 2026
Tensions flared in Nyahururu following the disruption of a Linda Mwananchi Movement rally by alleged hired goons on July 12, 2026. Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata alleged that his driver was shot during the political rally, raising concerns about escalating political violence ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Political violence erupted in Kisumu City and Nyahururu Town, resulting in a fatality, injuries, and property destruction, prompting condemnation from the National Police Service. The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign period officially ended on July 12, concluding one of the most expensive and fiercely contested races in recent memory.
