{
  "id": 13975865,
  "title": "It is going to be extremely painful and costly for political violence sponsors and perpetrators, Kindiki says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/it-is-going-to-be-extremely-painful-and-costly-for-political-violence",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:12:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/it-is-going-to-be-extremely-painful-and-costly-for-political-violence-sponsors-and-perpetrators-kindiki-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared that anyone instigating political violence will face severe punishment moving forward, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace in the nation despite political differences. He stressed that political matters should not justify attacking opponents or destroying their properties, asserting that politics is not war and will remain a peaceful process. Speaking in Othaya Constituency, Kindiki warned against goons being incited to attack their rivals, emphasizing that any aspirant must be allowed to present their agenda to the people during the appropriate time. He urged that politics should not be a matter of life and death, and that the senseless violence and goonism must end. During his visit, Kindiki inspected completed projects, including the Gathunguri-Waihara-Kabebero Road and the tarmacking of Giathenge-Ichamama-Witima-Kiuguini Road, and launched the rural electrification projects in Kihuro, Kirio, and Kianjogu villages. He also addressed residents at Giathenge Shopping Centre, informing them about the extensive development programs in Nyeri County, promising to take the lead in ensuring peaceful political contests despite intense competition among aspirants before the next elections. Kindiki also addressed the issue of illicit alcohol, promising to take strong action against those selling dangerous alcohol, as it endangers people's lives and is a burden to their families and society. The Deputy President assured the residents that ongoing development projects would be completed and announced several initiatives, including 775 kilometers of roads, 13 modern markets, and stadiums, with billions of shillings already spent and more in the pipeline. He urged residents to support these projects, emphasizing their importance in improving their lives and those of future generations.",
  "summary": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said those instigating political violence will be punished heavily henceforth, warning against any attempts to undermine the nation’s peace because of political differences. Prof. Kindiki stated that political choices should not be used as an excuse to perpetrate attacks against opponents or destroy their properties. “Politics is not war and we [...] The post It…",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Kindiki: Political violence sponsors, perpetrators to pay heavily",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kindiki-political-violence-sponsors-perpetrators-to-pay-heavily",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:18:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kindiki vows tough action against political violence sponsors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kindiki-vows-tough-action-against-political-violence-sponsors",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:09:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}