Kenya is 54% vulnerable to Electoral Violence says NCIC report

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission NCIC on Tuesday 31, May released report showing that Kenya stands at 54% vulnerability to electoral violence. The report dubbed “Conflict Hotspot Mapping for Kenya” surveyed hotspot mapping to get an understanding of the peace and security situation in the country to inform programming for the prevention of electoral violence ahead of the 2022 General Elections.

The findings presented by NCIC Commissioner Danvas Makori, says Nairobi County seen as the epicenter of political contestation in Kenya has a KEVI-C score of 79.85% and poses the highest risk of experiencing electoral violence come August 2022.

10 counties including Narok, Marsabit, Laikipia, Lamu, Baringo, Isiolo, Meru, Nandi, Samburu & Bomet depict a medium high risk KEVI-C score, 23 counties depict a medium low risk vulnerability in terms of electoral violence while 8 counties including Kajiado, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Taita Taveta, Busia, Makueni, Nyandarua & Embu, depict a low risk vulnerability to electoral violence, with Embu as the lowest vulnerable according to the report.