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A general revolt against the Mungiki has been spreading across Kenya, leading to the deaths of over 20.  Some Kenyans have taken violent measures against the mafia-like Mungiki organization after excessive amounts of extortion.  Crack-downs against the Mungiki by Kenyan officials have been harsh.

Two Kenyan human rights advocates were murdered yesterday. This comes after days of political tension, where the Mungiki gang protested openly. The Mungiki can be traced back to the Mau Mau rebellion.

Tensions between the government and the largely anti-Western Mungiki group have flared recently as political leaders have attempted to eradicate the gang through an often brutal program of repression. This all comes on the heels of Kenyan tribal violence that erupted in 2007-2008.

Increased violence, corruption and now the murder of two internationally known rights advocates put Kenya in a tenuous position.