During the incident Police engaged residents in running battles after they protested against the cancelling of their meeting with human rights activists. By JOSEPH OPENDAMore by this AuthorKabazi Ward Representative Peter Mbae will spend a second night in police custody. CHAOSDr Mbae was presented in court alongside eight other people who were arrested on Wednesday following chaos that rocked Solai. The application was, however, opposed by the accused's lawyer Kipkoech Ng’etich, who accused the police of abusing their powers. Kenya Human Rights Commission chairman George Kegoro was present in court in a show of solidarity with the MCA.

Source: Daily Nation January 31, 2019 15:22 UTC