Crackdown fears in Uganda prompt an amnesty offer, involving both Uganda and Kenya.
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Updated Sep 7
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Crackdown fears in Uganda prompt an amnesty offer, involving both Uganda and Kenya.
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Alex Kiprotich was targeted by armed men in Kenya. Meanwhile, political tensions flared with concerns over media crackdowns in Uganda, including the closure of Spark TV and Daily Monitor.Also in this story
- Alex Kiprotich was targeted by armed men in Kenya during an attempted abduction near his home in Nakuru.
- Chaacha Mwita spoke on behalf of Alex Kiprotich during his abduction.
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