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A vocal Nairobi MP cancels a public appearance citing security threats from hired goons, raising alarm over the return of political violence in the city.
The heated politics of Githurai turned dangerous yesterday. A prominent firebrand MP was forced to skip a scheduled bursary issuance event after intelligence reports indicated that hired goons were lying in wait to attack him.
The MP, known for his vocal criticism of the city leadership, accused his political rivals of sponsoring violence to silence him. "They hired youths with crude weapons to cause chaos," he posted on X. "I chose peace over confrontation."
The incident highlights the return of thuggery in Nairobi politics. With early campaigning already underway, the use of unemployed youth to disrupt opponent meetings is becoming a worrying trend. Police dispersed the gathering groups, but the message was sent: some zones are "no-go areas" for critics.
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