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Forgotten: Politicians busy striking deals as victims of State brutality suffer

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Alice (Not her real name) was raped in broad daylight by 9 goons during anti-government protests at Jua Kali estate in Kakamega town on July 16, 2024. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

As the dust begins to settle on the political tensions that rocked the country in the last couple of weeks, several victims of police brutality are struggling to pick up the pieces.

They are a forgotten lot as politicians share Cabinet slots and various regions embark on celebrations for the appointments.

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