They politicians included MPs Justus Murunga (Matungu), John Waluke (Sirisia), Didmus Barasa (Kiminini), Dan Wanyama (Webuye West) and Charles Gimose (Hamisi). Advertisement'HOUSE ARREST'The politicians claimed the majority whip had been missing since midnight and could not be reached by phone. Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali's supporter protests at his home in Shianda following reports on January 18, 2020 that he had gone missing. PHOTO | TONNY OMONDI | NATION MEDIA GROUPMr Waluke said, "Our chief whip has been missing and cannot be found on phone. The politicians allied to Deputy President William Ruto were to hold their meeting at Nabongo Grounds in Mumias, but police cordoned off the area.

Source: Daily Nation January 18, 2020 11:43 UTC