Other than the political meeting, Mr Ochiel used the event to mark the anniversary for his father, the late Nehemiah Ochiel, who once served as the mayor in Kakamega. Police blocked journalists and the public from accessing the meeting that Mr Oparanya and Luanda MP Chris Omulele had attended. County commander Leonard Omolo said he had informed Mr Oparanya that the meeting had not been allowed. Mr Omolo said the police will not allow any processions or political gatherings. The loud speakers were then turned on and the meeting proceeded for about three hours.

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2020 03:26 UTC