The government has advised against panic-buying of food and other basic household items ahead of the August 9 general election. Interior PS Karanja Kibicho allayed fears of election-related violence and discouraged stocking up of goods and panic relocations. "There is absolutely no reason for panic as most of the country is green in colour in our potential hotspots map which means there is no cause for alarm," Kibicho said. A state of panic also hit parts of the Rift Valley recently following the circulation of hate leaflets that targeted members of certain communities. But Kibicho said the government has put in place strategies to ensure peace and freedom of movement of people and goods throughout the electioneering period.

Source: The Star August 04, 2022 19:20 UTC