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Police identify possible poll violence hot spots

Western Regional Police Commander Moses Ombati addresses Press at Kakamega Police station on December 28, 2016. Ombati warned residents who will disrupt COTU Secretary general Francis Atwoli rally scheduled at Bukhungu stadium on Saturday will face full hand of the law. BY BENJAMIN SAKWA

Police have identified Shinyalu, Bungoma, and Busia towns as potential violence hot spots during this year's elections.

Western Regional Police Coordinator Moses Ombati said the just-concluded party primaries had helped police to identify areas which are prone to violence. 

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