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Kindiki urges Mt Kenya region to stay united ahead of 2027 polls

Kenya’s Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has called on residents of the Mt Kenya region to resist being drawn into divisive political battles ahead of the 2027 general election, according to a report by the-star.co.ke. In remarks directed at the central Kenya heartland, Kindiki urged communities to focus on their shared interests rather than allow […]

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Kenya’s ‘goons’: Rights groups warn of deepening political repression ahead of 2027 vote

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With one year to go before Kenya’s 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are raising alarms over what they describe as the systematic deployment of political henchmen, widely referred to as “goons,” to infiltrate rallies, disrupt opposition gatherings and intimidate political rivals. Activists say the practice, while long-standing in Kenyan politics, has intensified markedly since

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