Nathan Wasama's killings expose the dark side of Mount Elgon constituency
[Courtesy] The killing of Nathan Masai Wasama has triggered a political storm in Mt Elgon constituency, with rival politicians directly questioning the circumstances surrounding his death and pointing to what they describe as a long-running rivalry with incumbent MP Fred Kapondi.
That history matters today not because there is evidence linking Wasama's killing to the Sabaot Land Defence Force, but because it explains why political violence remains such a sensitive subject in the constituency.
Kapondi's name is being mentioned because of his history with Wasama, their eventual political rivalry, alleged public confrontations and the unresolved questions surrounding the 2024 incident.
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