NAIROBI, July 16 — Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as US$4 (RM16) per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash...

Kenya is witnessing a growing use of hired gangs by political actors to intimidate opponents, disrupt protests and silence dissent, rights advocates warn.

Kenyan politicians are hiring armed thugs for as little as $4 per day, as poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrollable violence ahead of elections…