From police to DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament: Why Kenyans are on their own

Political violence and by-elections have left several people injured or dead, yet the independent institutions mandated to prevent and address such incidents have failed to act...
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Kenyans are left feeling unprotected as political violence and disruption of public gatherings occur with little to no intervention from mandated institutions. Incidents have resulted in injuries and fatalities, highlighting a perceived failure of oversight.
- Several people have been injured or killed due to political violence and disruptions.
- Independent institutions like the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and Parliament have seemingly failed to act.
- The article suggests a general sense of Kenyans being "on their own" in addressing these issues.
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Political Violence Claims Life As State Agencies Fail To Protect Kenyans - August 2026
Kenya is facing a crisis as state agencies have failed to prevent political violence, with independent institutions not effectively intervening in incidents that have resulted in injuries and deaths. The family of Noureen Nalwanga is seeking answers following her tragic death after being run over by a speeding vehicle during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay last Sunday. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has issued a stern warning against political goonism and violence as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election. Kenyans are left to fend for themselves as institutions meant to ensure safety and order are not effectively intervening.
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