A new report by Human Rights Watch says communities in Rift Valley have armed themselves with guns in readiness to defend themselves in case of a fresh round of post-election violence.
The report "High stakes: Political Violence and the 2013 Elections in Kenya" quotes elders and local government officials attesting to increased arming of rival communities ahead of the March 4 elections.
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