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100,000 police officers to keep guard during polls, says Kibicho

Police officers Kenya

At least 100,000 police officers will be used to provide security during the August 9 General Election, Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has said.

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At least 100,000 police officers will be used to provide security during the August 9 General Election, Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has said, adding that the officers will be dispatched to all polling stations to ensure the exercise runs smoothly.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday evening at Kathaka Primary School in Kirinyaga County during celebrations to mark the learning institution's 50 years since inception, Dr Kibicho assured Kenyans that the polls will be peaceful.