Police: Politicians should not make capital out of incident in which Charity Ngilu was almost killed

The fire engine that crushed former Kitui mayor Martha Mwangangi to death parked at Kitui Police Station. PHOTO: JONA ONYANGO/STANDARD

Kitui County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich has cautioned politicians against taking advantage of the unfortunate death of former mayor Martha Mwangangi to incite the public and play partisan politics.
Mr Cherutich mourned the late Mwangangi as an icon of sustainable development who contributed a lot to the welfare of the society.

Speaking to The Standard, the commissioner said politicians should rise above the narrow partisan politics by refraining from turning sad incidences into vote-seeking platforms and popularity contests.
"The matter will be investigated conclusively and necessary action as per the law taken. The driver of the fateful county government fire engine was immediately arrested and detained. He will be arraigned in court on Monday to answer to charges of careless driving and causing death," Cherutich said.