MCAs Fight as Residents Stage Overnight Protests for Governor’s Impeachment
Drama ensued on Wednesday night after Nandi Residents staged an overnight vigil at the county headquarters demanding for the impeachment of their governor.
The residents who were engaged in running battles with the police vowed to stay put until Governor Stephen Sang is thrown out of office.
The residents sang songs over the financial mismanagement and corruption allegations against Sang even as police threw teargas canisters at them.
This happened as the MCAs engaged in chaotic battles inside the chambers over the decision to impeach Governor Sang over claims of gross misconduct while at the helm of the county affairs.
According to Videos circulating online, the MCAs were captured engaging in long-night drama that included jumping over the chamber’s chairs and throwing shoes and objects at each other as others shouted.
The Serjeant-at-arms at the County Assembly struggled to contain the rioting MCAs, with some descending to trade blows within the chambers as they fought over the Mace.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has since condemned the police over the handling of the protests, revealing that it was a complete disregard of the law.
”The police have started rioting by throwing teargas at the peaceful public who are currently following the debate at Kapsabet County Assembly grounds,’’ Cherargei stated.
”I thank the people of Nandi County for being peaceful despite this unnecessary provocation by the police. I am taking up with the IG Kanja on this blatant violation of Article 37 of the Constitution of Kenya,’’ he declared.
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