×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Shots fired in Machakos County Assembly over Speaker's removal

Police officers keep vigil at the Machakos County Assembly premises as violence broke up between MCAs. [Erastus Mulwa]

The Machakos County Assembly has suspended all plenary and committee sittings scheduled to resume on Tuesday, following violent confrontations between two factions of MCAs over an attempt to impeach Speaker Anne Kiusya.

Tensions flared on Monday as rival camps clashed at the Assembly premises, with members engaging in heated exchanges and physical scuffles. The chaos erupted over a push by a faction led by Machakos Central MCA Nicholas Nzioka to remove Speaker Kiusya from office.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902