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Author: Joseph Ogungo, Timothy CerulloPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Kenya

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Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya have been summoned by the NCIC over allegations of ethnic incitement and hate speech. Additionally, several people were injured in a road accident involving at least three vehicles on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Furthermore, Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was found safe after being abducted by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru road.

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