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Crying wolf: Victimhood in Kenyan politics

Victimhood can come in three forms: First, legal. Secondly, socio-cultural, and thirdly, self-defined. [Courtesy]

Perceiving oneself to be a victim is ubiquitous in Kenyan politics. Indeed, the victim has become among the most important identity positions in our politics, a badge of honour of sorts. This is no accident; victimhood is a central theme of modern political messaging.

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