Lobby group warns against election violence

Written By:KBC Reporter,    Posted: Thu, Jan 31, 2013

The warning follows the violence that was witnessed during party primaries in some parts of the country (file) The Usalama reforms forum is raising an alert over possible pre and post election violence. The lobby group says the re-emergence of criminal groupings and the mobilization of supporters along ethnic lines is a key indicator of possible chaos. The group is also raising concern over security preparedness due to alleged lack of manpower and human resource ahead of the general elections. It further said that the situation has been compounded by lack of an agreed national security policy.   Charles Otieno, a security consultant with Usalama forum said police reforms must be prioritized to ensure peaceful polls. The report outlined recommendations among them that the National Security Council review and ensure an effective security policy before the elections