Kang'ata alleges driver shot

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu on Sunday...

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Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu on July 12, 2026, raising concerns about escalating political violence ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

The governor's driver, identified as Gitari, sustained a gunshot wound and is undergoing treatment with a projectile lodged in his chest.
The incident occurred during a chaotic disruption of the Linda Mwananchi movement's campaign activities.
Kang'ata linked the shooting to a pattern of attacks targeting the movement during recent political engagements.

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