One killed in protest against candidate

By Nick Oluoch

One man was killed in Nyatike constituency as tension continued following the recent decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to clear a candidate for the parliamentary seat.

Nyatike OCPD Richard Bitonga said the man had been part of youths who were trying to block roads and loot shops in protest against IEBC’s decision to clear Mr Edic Anyanga to contest on an ODM ticket.

“He is said to have been caught trying to break into the neighbour’s house and was stoned to death by irate members of the public at Nyakweri trading centre,” the OCPD said.

Mr Bitonga told The Standard that the Government had withdrawn General Service Unit (GSU) personnel from the area.

The officers had been deployed there following protests by an aspirant in the constituency, Mr Tom Odege, over the move by IEBC to clear Anyanga to vie for the seat.

At the same time, the officer dismissed claims that the GSU officers beat up innocent people and stated that they only arrested youths who had attempted to block roads and loot shops.