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July 13, 2026
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Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation

Kenya's goons: a world of political violence and desperation

Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrollable violence ahead of elections...

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Kenyan politicians are reportedly hiring armed thugs, known as "goons," for as little as $4 per day to disrupt political opponents and protests, raising fears of widespread

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