[Kenya] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 7 April 2025, unknown people (coded as an unidentified armed group) abducated, tortured and injured a presiding officer during the ODM-Azimio party grassroots elections in an unspecified location within Lurambi constituency (coded to the subcounty headquarters as Kakamega, Lurambi, Kakamega), moments after the victim had been abducted. It is unclear whether the incident was politically motivated. The victim was later rescued by the police (no mention of interaction).

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-07

Country

Kenya

Event type

violence

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