Kenyan politician, Nairobi senator, ODM figure
Kenya faces rising political violence as youth goon squads stalk public events ahead of elections. Reports describe shootings, property damage and arrests linked to clashes in Kisumu and Nyahururu, with security forces promising firm action. Dozens of suspects have been detained as authorities warn violence will not go unpunished.
The Electoral Commission has paused vote counting amid reports of violence and theft of ballot papers. Bishops warn that delays undermine election credibility, while the government and opposition accuse each other of irregularities. Official results are expected soon as observers monitor the process.
The Kenyan government has directed Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave the Lake Magadi area, arguing the century-old operation has not delivered enough local industrial development or jobs. Officials plan to replace it with investors who will establish local factories, including a glass plant in Kajiado and a chemical processing facility. The move is drawing mixed reactions as talks continue.