Kenya’s shadow army: How cheap thugs became a political necessity

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In Nairobi, unemployed youths are being recruited as cheap enforceers to suppress political dissent ahead of crucial elections. This shadow army of thugs operates with tacit police approval, highlighting deep political manipulation in Kenya.

With crucial elections looming, desperate and unemployed youth in Nairobi are being hired for pennies to crush political dissent while the police turn a blind eye.