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Njoro MP, former MP record statements as tension flare in Likia, Njoro

Njoro MP Charity Kathambi Chepkwony (center) being restrained by police after clashing with former MP Joseph Kiuna at Likia in Njoro constituency on January 10, 2018. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

Nakuru County Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha summoned Njoro MP Charity Kathambi and former MP Joseph Kiuna after the latter claimed that an attack in which one person was killed while pursuing stolen livestock had been planned and that top security agents and local administrators had failed to take swift action even after they were notified.

Mr Kiuna claimed that the failure of the authorities to act on the plot reported three weeks ago culminated in the stealing of the animals and the death of Kong’o Mengi, 33.

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