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Governor Wycliffe Oparanya to face assault charges as petition rejected

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya. (Photo: Chrispen Sechere)

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya will now face criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a rival's supporter eight years ago. The move comes after the governor's efforts to block his prosecution were rejected by two superior courts.

Mr Oparanya will on Monday appear in a Butere court to face charges of assaulting John Ojwan'g Waka on April 17, 2008, in Mabole. The complainant was a political supporter of his political rival.

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