Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has ordered the suspension of the enforcement officers who were caught on camera mercilessly dragging a female hawker on tarmac. According to a letter seen by Nairobi News, the county officers will remain on suspension until investigations into the incidence that has shocked and angered Kenyans is concluded. Beatrice Atieno was arrested by the city askaris for selling her oranges and lemons on the pavements of the Kisumu central business district. The askaris drove to Kisumu Central Police Station where the injured woman was later released after a scuffle ensued between the askaris and the angry mob. The governor wished Atieno a quick recovery and promised to update members of the public on any development on the incident.

Source: Daily Nation March 25, 2021 06:45 UTC