Conflict Snapshot – Uchaguzi Bila Balaa – 9 August 2022 – Kenya Election

Between August 8-9, 2022, the following events were recorded, disaggregated by categories and specific locations. A total of 10 events have been reported as of noon on August 9.

During this observation period,the most reported events were around hate speech (2) and political tensions (3) reported in Mombasa and Tana river, criminal activites and the emergence of terror groups (2) reported in Mombasa and Kwale. Online hate speech was reported on social media in Mombasa particularly regarding the postponement of the gubanatorial  election. One (1) case of police brutality/harassment  was reported in Mombasa .