Kenyan Communist Leader Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt
Nairobi, Kenya – A prominent communist leader in Kenya narrowly escaped death after an armed assault on Tuesday afternoon, marking a stark escalation in political violence in the region. Mwandawiro Mghanga, the chair of Kenya’s Socialist Party and a dedicated advocate for workers’ rights, was attacked by unidentified gunmen while returning from a public event in coastal Kwale County. Eyewitness reports indicate that the assailants, who were heavily armed, ambushed Mghanga’s vehicle shortly after he …