Violence Erupts In Most Parts Of The Country In The Wake Of By-elections

By Clinton Ochieng

Violence has erupted in some parts of the country as voters cast their ballots in seven electoral areas. Police clashed with UDA supporters in Kisii following the arrest of Moses Nyandusi Nyakeremba, who is contesting in the Kiamokama by-election.

In Kakamega County, former Sports CS Rashid Echesa was caught on video slapping an IEBC official at Bulonga polling station.

In Nakuru County, chaos erupted at Milimani Primary School polling station in London Ward as rowdy youth accused Lang’ata MP Nixon Korir of bribing voters. Mr. Korir’s vehicle was smashed in the scuffle.

Nakuru elections manager Silas Rotich ordered Mr. Korir and other leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto out of the polling center. The politicians, including Senators Susan Kihika and Kipchumba Murkomen, resisted the move but were teargassed and forced out of the polling center.

Police used teargas to disperse the rowdy youth as three journalists suffered slight injuries in the incident.

This comes after Kihika warned the police of looming violence but her warning fell on deaf ears as her claims were dismissed and she was challenged to provide proof. Mr. Gathuku, the sub-county Police Commander denied the allegations saying that the police were a neutral party in the exercise and will give equal protection to all voters.

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