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Six-month-old baby fights for life in hospital after brutal attack by police

Joseph Abanja viewing his baby Samantha Pendo on her ICU bed at The Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu. Pendo was allegedly attacked by police. PHOTO BY KEVINE OMOLLO/STANDARD

Six-month-old baby Samantha Pendo, who is fighting for her life at a Kisumu hospital, has become the face of police brutality across Nyanza as security forces quell protests over the election outcome.

The baby is admitted at the Aga Khan Hospital's Intensive Care Unit with her tiny head swathed by a huge bandage.

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