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  "title": "Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/violence-erupts-in-western-kenya-ahead-of-opposition-rally-1263365",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:20:22.000Z",
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  "summary": "Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of an opposition rally, raising concerns about political thuggery and security as national polls approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/violence-erupts-in-western-kenya-ahead-of-opposition-rally/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Violence erupts in western Kenya ahead of opposition rally",
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