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Police receive hundreds of body bags hours to elections.  LINK - Kenya

Kĩgĩna gĩtininũkagio irio hande itarĩ ngũrũ. 
Literal translation: The seeds kept are not finished before the ripening of the crops planted in the field.
English equivalent: Every thing has its time, and that time must be watched.~ Thimo ngiri ĩmwe cia Gĩkũyũ: 1,000 Kikuyu Proverbs - online.

Good Lord have mercy.

SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

By Kepher Otieno | Published Mon, August 7th 2017 at 00:00, Updated August 7th 2017 at 09:18 GMT +3 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

By Kepher Otieno | Published Mon, August 7th 2017 at 00:00, Updated August 7th 2017 at 09:18 GMT +3 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

By Kepher Otieno | Published Mon, August 7th 2017 at 00:00, Updated August 7th 2017 at 09:18 GMT +3 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

By Kepher Otieno | Published Mon, August 7th 2017 at 00:00, Updated August 7th 2017 at 09:18 GMT +3 SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections

Nyanza Regional coordinator Wilson Njenga during a press conference in Kisumu on August 5 2017. He issued a stern waring to those planning to execute violence during elections. (Collins Oduor, Standard) SUMMARY Officers given first aid kits hours to election Police all over the country have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment. Hundreds of body bags have also been distributed ahead of tomorrow's elections. Police have received first aid and disaster preparedness equipment including hundreds of body bags ahead of tomorrow's elections. The officers received gloves, stretchers, first aid kits and other emergency materials as part of preparedness to deal with casualties in case of violence during and after the elections. Handed over The equipment, handed over to the Administration Police Commander Joseph Keitany by a Non-Government Organisation on Friday, has sent chills down the spines of many Kisumu residents. But top security officials in Nyanza led by Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga said the body bags were to boost preparedness for weighty events such as elections. "We will use these kits including the body bags in cases of emergency or accidents or casualties arising from the election," said Mr Njega. He ruled out claims they were pre-empting either deaths or fatalities arising from the election, saying such preparations were being put in place by all systems. ALSO READ: We promise you credible elections, says IEBC "The Kenya Red Cross team are ready with first aid and medical kits, so the police is not an exception. This is a routine exercise," he said. Addressing the media in Kisumu yesterday, Njenga said they would not allow anybody to gather outside polling stations apart from accredited voters or election observation mission. He said police were under instructions to deal with those defying the directive. [Kepher Otieno]
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001250540/police-in-kisumu-receive-hundreds-of-body-bags-hours-to-elections