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Jitters as Kisumu slums recount police brutality

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Azimio la Umoja supporters display a bullet cartridge after a man was shot dead during the anti-government protests on July 19, 2023.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A wave of anxiety is sweeping through Kisumu City's estates that bore the brunt of police brutality last week, as residents recounted the horrific experience they went through at the hands of police officers.

Although Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has cancelled plans for the demonstrations that were set to take place today, residents believe the planned vigils are shrouded in mystery.

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