[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto was on Sunday evening arrested while visiting families evicted from the controversial settlement scheme in Trans-Nzoia County. The MP had visited the affected families camping at Katikomor market when he was arrested by Criminal investigation officers from Endebess Sub County led by Endebess DCIO Peter Ochieng. The officers claimed they had a warrant of arrested dated back in 2017," an aide of the MP told the Standard. "It is true that the MP has been arrested and is being held at Endebess police station. Some of the affected families have crossed the border to seek refuge in Uganda.

Source: Standard Digital March 08, 2021 04:41 UTC