NAIROBI,Kenya,Aug 17- A police officer was killed and another officer seriously injured during violent clashes that erupted during the Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay, police said, as authorities confirmed that seven vehicles were burnt in the unrest.

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According to a police incident report filed on Monday, the officer died while being rushed to hospital in Kisumu following injuries sustained during the violence that broke out in Homa Bay town on Sunday night.

The report said several other police officers were injured, with one sustaining serious head injuries while others suffered cuts, bruises and back and limb injuries.

“Several people were injured including police officers and both government and civilian motor vehicles were burned and damaged,” the police report said.

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Police said the violence also left numerous civilians injured, including people who suffered gunshot wounds, deep cuts and fractures.

The report listed at least 24 civilians as having sustained various injuries during the clashes.

Some victims suffered gunshot wounds to the legs, shoulder and hands, while others sustained injuries from stones, pangas and other objects.

Police said one civilian sustained severe injuries after several fingers were chopped off with a panga, while another suffered severe head injuries and a stomach stab wound.

The violence also resulted in extensive destruction of property, with police reporting that seven vehicles were completely burnt down and several others damaged.

Among the vehicles destroyed were a Land Rover, a Subaru Legacy, two Toyota Land Cruisers, a Toyota Probox, an Isuzu D-Max and a Toyota Fortuner belonging to the Siaya County Government.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya