Why Are The Diplomatic Corps So Worried About Election Violence?

Diplomacy is the art of lying creatively while maintaining a straight face.

Today all the major western power’s representative talked to the press about the looming mother of all general elections emphasizing that they were not backing any “horse”. Actually the diplomats addressed a number of issues, but the purpose of this post is to try and see through their diplomatic pronouncements to their real concerns and objectives on the ground.

Firstly all western powers share one deep concern—to ensure that Kenya remains peaceful. If anything were to happen to disturb the peace in Kenya a lot of their operations would be badly disrupted. For example did you know that Nairobi has an enviable reputation with donor organizations as one city in black Africa where you will find anything you need. This is in sharp contrast to many other African capitals where certain vital supplies have to be imported and this makes operations very difficult when moving relief food and other supplies to war torn or disaster areas on the continent.

But let’s get back to today’s press conference.

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Election Violence: Gitobu Imanyara’s Brother Died Because Of A Piece Of Meat

Election violence is always very closely linked to the distribution of cash gifts or bribes to voters.

Elias Mugambi, the late brother of former MP for Central Imenti, Gitobu Imanyara was attacked and killed by his assailant who accused him of failing to buy meat with the campaign funds that he had allegedly been given by his brother.

Mugambi died in the scuffle that ensued after this accusation over campaign funds. The incident took place on September 21st and Elias was buried last Friday (28th September) in Mariene Village Central Imenti.

The suspect is in police custody and will appear in court soon to face murder charges.

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