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Five people killed, scores injured as Raila's return turns chaotic

Anti-riot police lob tear gas to disperse NASA supporters in Nairobi. (Photo: Courtesy)

Deaths, injuries, chaos and destruction characterised NASA leader Raila Odinga’s return to the country yesterday from a trip abroad, as police and his supporters engaged in daylong confrontations.

At least five people were killed, while scores were injured and a police lorry was among vehicles torched by the irate supporters after they overwhelmed anti-riot police.

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