At least 11 people have lost their lives in violence and other incidents linked to political rallies across the country since February, 2026.

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By  Daniel Ogetta ,  Jackline Macharia  &  Geoffrey Onyambu

The dust had yet to settle on the ugly scenes in Homa Bay, where the Linda Mwananchi team was attacked in August, when similar, if not worse, violent scenes were witnessed in Nembure, Embu County, about three weeks later.

In the same month Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his anti-government supporters ran into trouble in Garissa.

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These are the latest additions to the hotspots to watch out for violence in the coming elections.

But while the incidents have unfolded in different parts of the country and may appear isolated, experts who spoke to the Daily Nation said they follow an all-too-familiar pattern.

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At least 11 people have lost their lives in violence and other incidents linked to political rallies across the country since February, turning gatherings meant to mobilise voters into increasingly dangerous encounters as Kenya heads towards the August 10, 2027 General Election.

And the renewed insecurity along the Turkana–West Pokot border, Isiolo County, recent political violence in Embu County, and inflammatory political rhetoric across the country raise grave concerns of the right to life and security, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) says.

“Fundamental freedoms must be protected before they are violated, not after,” the commission said, beseeching the mandated government agencies to investigate all reported violence.

📰 Source: Nation Africa