Fear of political violence haunts Kenyan citizens

Kenyans go to the polls on Tuesday to elect a president and parliament. But unrest has broken out in some parts of the country causing citizens to fear a resurgence in politically motivated ethnic violence that also marred earlier elections.

Kenyan citizens celebrate the results of primary elections in Kenya's Kisumu city in April this year.
TRT World and Agencies

Kenyan citizens celebrate the results of primary elections in Kenya's Kisumu city in April this year.

As Kenyans go to the polls on August 8 to elect a president and parliament, unrest has broken out in parts of the country prompting many citizens to fear a resurgence of politically-motivated ethnic violence.

The government, on the other hand, insists it can deliver a smooth poll and avoid a repeat of the bloodshed after the 2007 presidential election that had also forced thousands to flee their homes.

TRT World's Fidelis Mbah reports.

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