Stampede and Violence Erupt at Kenyan Political Party Launch

Chaos erupts at Kenyan Deputy President's party launch. A stampede broke out at the launch of Deputy President Gachagua's new party, leaving several injured. Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking on the incident, stated, "Some supporters, expecting payment, fought, leading to a stampede that also affected journalists." Preliminary investigations suggest that the violence stemmed from disagreements over payments to party supporters. The incident raises concerns about security at political events and the safety of journalists covering such events. Authorities are investigating the matter and working to prevent similar incidents in the future. The event underscores the need for better crowd management and security protocols at political rallies.