Return of dirty politics in Kenya as rivals pitch campaigns

Nandi County Chief of Staff Timon Kosgei being wheeled to the Kapsabet District Hospital for First Aid before being airlifted to Nairobi for treatment.

NAIROBI KENYA: The return of political intolerance and an old brand of dirty politics highlighted by threats, open violence and generous use of foul language against opponents is a reality Kenyans may soon have to confront or live with the damning consequences such as a toll on national cohesion

The political temperatures have risen as some governors and Opposition leaders led by Raila Odinga separately push for a referendum with President Uhuru Kenyatta's ruling Jubilee coalition terming the move a waste of time and a political gimmick devised by losers to remain relevant.