State rolls out security plan for 20 poll chaos hot spots

A police officer quells chaos between supporters of rival politicians in Malindi Town recently. The police are leaving nothing to chance in the coming elections. [Photo: File Standard]

The Government is assembling a huge security machinery to man the General Election after narrowing down to 20 counties prone to violence.

The counties include Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Narok, Kisii, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Turkana, Bungoma, Kiambu, Kilifi, Lamu, Migori, Baringo, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet and Meru.