MP's supporter to be charged after by election violence

Martha Miano, an election observer who was allegedly assaulted by Mathira Mp Rigathi Gachagua's driver within the precincts of Kiamachimbi police station after she went to report a voter bribery at Ndumbuini polling station. [Photo by Mose Sammy/Standard]

A man associated with an MP was today arrested after slapping a female election observer in an incident that marred the win of Jubilee Party candidate during a ward by election in Mathira.

Police said the youth identified as a supporter of Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua would be charged with assault although he was given a Sh10, 000 bond after arrest.