Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Governor Cecily Mbarire were forced to evacuate a mobilization meeting for polling officials after residents locked outside clashed with police, reportedly believing those inside were receiving payments of up to Sh2,000.
The chaos allegedly left several people feared dead and scores injured in a stampede, while at least four vehicles were burnt, including one belonging to journalist Edwin Murimi.
Witnesses also reported seeing a body by the roadside and a man who had allegedly been shot twice. Authorities are expected to investigate the deaths, fires and reported security lapses as political tensions continue to rise. #Embu
