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On a quiet Wednesday last month, a Kenyan politician stopped for coffee after a haircut in the western city of Kisumu. Moments later, a group of hooded youths set upon Senator Godfrey Osotsi without ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Kenya’s rise in political goonism: Who is driving the violence ahead of 2027?
Ahead of the 2027 polls, Kenya is seeing a sharp rise in political goonism, with organised groups of youths intimidating and attacking opponents, blocking roads and disrupting rallies. This trend, ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: How drought and politics are fuelling herder-farmer conflicts in Kenya
The killing of seven people in Kitui has exposed the toxic mix of climate pressures and politics, as politicians weigh in and critics point to political interference. Armed camel herders carried out ...
News Kenya » Central » Politics: Raila Odinga: The symbol and symptom of Kenya’s political tragedy
From hero to compromised insider, his life told the story of a nation undone by the very system it created. Senior Editor for Inclusive Storytelling at The New Humanitarian. Kenyans are wont to refer ...