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Where is the government as political violence rocks the country?

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

A trail of destruction has been witnessed in various political rallies, the clearest indication yet that the political heat is on an all-time high, despite the general election being over 300 days away.

Concerns are also emerging over the status of constitutional freedoms as more cases of disrupting political rallies continue to be reported, even as Kenyans continue to condemn political violence, saying it is unacceptable in modern-day Kenya.

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