Njeri Maina: Kenyans on their own, govt orchestrating Ol Kalou violence
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused the government of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election...
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Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused the government of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and failing to ensure citizen safety.
- Maina claimed government-allied Members of Parliament were present at the scene of the Ol Kalou attacks.
- She criticized the Interior Cabinet Secretary for urging victims to report to the police instead of taking government responsibility.
- Maina asserted that Kenyans have a constitutional right to defend themselves when attacked, especially when the government is perceived to be complicit.
- She also alleged the deployment of state resources to bribe voters in favor of the UDA candidate.
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