Matatu operators plying Nairobi’s Kayole route have sued Cord leaders seeking compensation for property damaged during the party’s anti-IEBC protests. Justice Isaac Lenaola directed the operators to serve the application on Cord leaders for hearing today. As an alternative, they want the court to order Cord to pay for losses and destruction caused during protests. Wacera said armed Cord supporters blocked her matatu and burned it. “The repeated irregular, illegal and unlawful action by Cord leaders and their supporters directly threatens our property and life.

Source: The Star June 13, 2016 03:33 UTC