Public rallies in Mumias banned to allow ample time for recovery of stolen guns

Residents of Mumias mill at a scene where a spare parts shop belonging to Stanley Namai was burnt down in the skirmishes following a police raid at their premises in bid to recover stolen guns. The Western region county coordinator Mongo Chimwaga has banned public rallies in Mumias to allow smooth operations by police to recover stolen guns. (PHOTO: FILE/ STANDARD)

Western region coordinator Mongo Chimwaga has banned public rallies around Mumias to allow smooth operations by police to recover stolen guns.

His warning comes at a time Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya is said to be planning to hold a public rally in Mumias.