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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi who was assaulted in Kisumu.[Brian Kisanji, Sandard]
As the 2027 election approaches, political temperatures are rising. Competing political camps are intensifying campaigns, each seeking to win over an increasingly disillusioned electorate. Amid this heightened activity, a disturbing trend has emerged. Political violence perpetrated by hired goons has become commonplace.
The recent assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu is not an isolated incident but rather a worrying pattern. Opposition rallies have been disrupted with increasing frequency, often in the full view of security agencies.
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