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Raila Odinga's running mate Martha Karua is whisked to safety after a teargas canister exploded during a rally at Gusii Stadium. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential running mate Martha Karua was evacuated after a teargas canister was lobbed towards the dais when she started addressing a rally at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, yesterday.
The tear gas canister exploded about two meters from the dais forcing the rally to end abruptly as leaders scampered for safety. The Azimio presidential running mate was whisked to safety by security. The incident left scores of women injured while three county government vehicles had their windscreens broken in the ensuing melee.
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