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Rigathi Gachagua accuses Raila of paying criminal gangs to cause mayhem

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Azimio la Umoja leaders Raila Odinga and Martha Karua. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

After a day of chaos, Kenya Kwanza and Azimio leaders traded accusations on who was to blame for the demonstrations that left scores dead and property worth millions of shillings destroyed.

The protests witnessed in 20 counties left several people dead and scores injured. Speaking in Laikipia, yesterday, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said it was wrong for Azimio leader Raila Odinga to call for demonstrations.

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