Growing signs of political intolerance

A few days ago, the country was treated to a rare and most unexpected attack on Hon Raila Odinga and Taita Taveta Governor Hon Salim Muvrya at a rally in Kwale. The purpose of the rally was to drum up support for the CORD-led referendum process.

Following the attack, it was variously reported that a middle aged man, who in fact appeared haggard, emerged from the crowd at the Kwale rally and hit both Hon Odinga and Governor Muvrya with a walking stick. He was subsequently overpowered and disarmed.