Kenyan politicians trade accusations of 'goonism' as political violence rises ahead of 2027 election
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FILE - Kenya's new president William Ruto holds up a ceremonial sword as he is sworn in to office at a ceremony held at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)FILE - A suspected pro-government supporter is attacked by protesters during a demonstration over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)FILE - Kenyan presidential candidate William Ruto addresses supporters at his final electoral campaign rally at Nyayo stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)FILE - Pro-government supporters throw stones towards protesters during a demonstration over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)Kenya's President William Ruto arrives to meet Sabastian Sawe who set the world record at the London Marathon, at State House in Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
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FILE - Kenya's new president William Ruto holds up a ceremonial sword as he is sworn in to office at a ceremony held at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)