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Two killed in Nyanza as pockets of violence rock polls

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A security officer stands guard to ensure ballot boxes are safe. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Two people were killed and several others injured in Nyanza in election-related violence as Kenyans went to the polls on Tuesday.

Cases of violence were reported in Ugenya, Siaya County, Nyakach in Kisumu County, parts of Homa Bay and Kisii County, as supporters of rival candidates clashed.

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