LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-09
[Kenya] Riots: Mob violence
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AI Brief
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On 9 April 2025, supporters of Mathira Member of Parliament (MP) and those of the former deputy president (both ODM-Kenya Kwanza) clashed with each other, with some engaging in a fistfight, during a funeral service at Muragara primary school (Kirinyaga West, Kirinyaga), following political rivalry. The MP was whisked to safety by his security detail. Extent of injuries is unknown/not reported.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-09
- Country
- Kenya
- Event type
- riot
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