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Democracy held hostage by hired hooligans ahead of 2027 elections

Chaos erupted at Sajironi Kajiado county yesterday during a disputed meeting where Narok Senator Lendama Ole Kiina was a guest. Kajiado Senator Seki Kanar was denied entry to the meeting. [PETERSON GITHAIGA, STANDARD]

They are the errand boys of politicians-mean, efficient, muscular and merciless in the murky underworld of political hooliganism and gangland intimidation.

Some wear sleek dark suits, dark glasses and carry walkie-talkies, projecting the image of professional security operatives. Others don jungle attires, while many simply wear tight-fitting clothes that flaunt their bulging biceps.

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