Kanini Kega Says State Security Withdrawn Days After Alleged Armed Attack
The development comes barely a week after the former Kieni MP reported what he described as an attempted assassination...
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East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega has announced that his government security detail has been withdrawn, days after alleging he survived an armed attack during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.
- Kanini Kega stated, "My security has been withdrawn. But I have God!"
- The incident follows a reported attempted assassination on July 13, involving unmarked vehicles and armed men.
- This development occurs amidst heightened political tensions and accusations of misuse of security agencies during the Ol Kalou by-election.
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