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Security officers in Nyanza are being trained in anti-riot drills.

The refresher training involves regular and administration police officers as well their prison counterparts.

The training was held near Kachok dumpsite saw officers get trained in various ways to tackle rioting crowds.

Nyanza Regional Commissioner Wilson Njenga said anti-riot drills done ahead of every election "to harden officers".

County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim also termed the exercise a routine drill The officers play a key role in elections.

. "We are looking forward to a peaceful day on August 8."