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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
August 21, 2026
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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...
✨ Key Highlights
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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