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Kenya: Politicians were among those protesting the arrest of a witchdoctor in Coast Province. Mr Rashid Salim apparantly offered advice and protection
to several of them, and they now fear losing their seats. Salim has been charged with possessing dangerous items, but the news reports don't mention any guns, knives, poisons or anything like that—just a load of useless tat.
Among the items recovered from the witchdoctor's home were horns, bottles of coloured water, herbs, gourds, bracelets and chains.
One of his politician customers defended him:
A Kanu parliamentary aspirant denounced the arrest of theharmless old man.
He confirmed he had sought his release, saying Salim has helped many people overcome work, health and love related problems...
In every house of a Digo, you will not miss paraphernalia used for protection. Salim has never harmed anybody,he said.
Witchdoctor defended—The Standard, 29th May 2007.
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