Drama after shots were fired during Governor Simba Arati bursary event
- Published By Jedida Barasa For The Statesman Digital
- 8 months ago
Drama ensued in Kisii after gunshots were fired during an event in which Kisii Governor Simba Arati was issuing bursaries.
Arati's speech was cut short after a commotion in the crowd, followed by several gunshots suspected to have been fired by intruders.
A video posted online showed the attendees of the meeting scampering for safety after the gunshots, ending the event.
According to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale, an MP stormed the meeting and started firing at parents and students who had attended the event.
"The government of Kenya should tell Kenyans if what happened in South Mugirango in Kisii today during Governor Simba Arati’s meeting with parents of needy children is justified. Why would an MP storm a meeting and his bodyguards start firing at wananchi? Be the judge," Etale wrote.
Several people have been reported injured during the commotion, although no official data has been released yet.
At the time of going to press, neither the governor nor the police had issued an official communication regarding the incident.
Share on
Tags
SHARE YOUR COMMENT
MORE STORIES FOR YOU
Trending Stories
DJ Mo’s former illicit lo...
- Published By Jane
- January 15, 2024
Mapenzi! Zari and Tanasha...
- Published By Jane
- October 24, 2023
Zuchu Speaks on Diamond P...
- Published By Jane
- October 12, 2023
Hio Ni Upumbavu Wasituche...
- Published By Jane
- November 8, 2023
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
CBK Report: What Kenyan B...
- Published By Jane
- September 12, 2024
Apple launches iPhone 16...
- Published By Jane
- September 12, 2024
I love teasing my boyfrie...
- Published By Jane
- September 12, 2024
The nailing wonder truth
- Published By Jane
- September 12, 2024
Latest Stories
KRA boss given 7 days to...
- Published By Jedida
- October 5, 2024
Report reveals Kenya took...
- Published By Jedida
- October 5, 2024
WHO issues alert to the M...
- Published By Jedida
- October 5, 2024
Car financing provider Mo...
- Published By Jedida
- October 5, 2024