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Supporters of Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, Julius Malombe clash outside court

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By Faith Karanja | Dec 15, 2017

Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu together with her supporters leave Milimani Law Courts after a clash between her supporters and those of her predecessor Julius Malombe on Thursday December 14, 2017. [PHOTO: George Njunge]

Supporters of Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and those of his predecessor Julius Malombe clashed outside a court in Nairobi on Thursday, leading to arrests.

Three people were arrested following the disturbance at the Milimani Law Courts during the hearing of a petition against Ms Ngilu's election filed by Mr Malombe who was cross-examined yesterday.

One man allegedly attacked Kitui Chief of Staff Crispus Ileli and was taken to Capitol Hill police station to record a statement.

Court orderlies restored order. Justice Pauline Nyamweya allowed only 15 people from both parties to attend court proceedings.

The case was adjourned to today.