The minority community accused Mr Marwa of associating them with Al-Shabaab. On Monday, Mr Marwa announced the government had increased airstrikes against Al-Shabaab terrorists believed to be hiding in the forest and called on locals to move. Elsewhere, the Boni community has denied harbouring the Al-Shabaab who have been terrorising Lamu residents. MARWA ACCUSEDThe minority community accused Mr Marwa of associating them with Al-Shabaab. They now want Mr Marwa to apologise, saying such allegations paint the community in bad light and might make them a target of harassment.

Source: Daily Nation July 12, 2017 21:33 UTC