Fred Matiang'i said the police should maintain law and order. Source: TwitterThe tough-talking senior government official said officers should not be involved in petty politics that could create disharmony ahead of the August 9 polls. Matiang'i spoke in Kisii county when he and his Education counterpart George Magoha laid a foundation stone for Nyaura Primary School. Arati alleged some officers were hired to protect a private meeting of some members of the county assembly and county government officials. Matiang'i asked the Kisii county commissioner to investigate the claims noting the work of the police was to maintain law and order.

Source: Daily Nation June 26, 2022 17:30 UTC