A chief in Marsabit was burnt alive during a public function by unknown people. Chief George Biqa for Dirip Gombo Location, was attacked by a group of people who branded him a traitor during the burial of a Kenya Reservist officer who was killed in a bandit raid on Saturday.
Further reports indicated the reason behind the attack was due to Gombo attending a function where Labour Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani was the chief guest, a move that angered members of his community. Yattani during the Friday function, had gone to recognize the Wayu community as citizens of Kenya.
Marsabit Clashes
The attackers first beat him up and then proceeded to set him on fire. A manhunt by the police is ongoing to apprehend the criminals. This comes after clashes broke out in the county that led to the death of 14 people. The clashes resulted to the arrest of North Horr MP Chachu Ganya and Saku MP Ali Rasso in October.
Chief burnt to death at public meeting in Marsabit https://t.co/kAHkXjdvhD
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The two lawmakers were charged with inciting violence but released on a cash bail of Sh250,000 or Sh1 million bond. According to Nairobi Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot, Ganya and Rasso were released to continue with reconciliation process between the conflicting communities that had begun before their detainment. Cheruiyot however had directed that the two legislators report to the DCI office every week.
