[Nathan Ochunge, Standard]The spectre of violence witnessed in Thursday’s by-elections has claimed its first casualties, with two MPs losing their guns, Director of Public Prosecutions ordering investigations into a former Cabinet Secretary, and cohesion commission summoning 10 MPs. Firearms Licensing Board has revoked the licences of MPs Didmus Barasa and Fred Kapondi, ordering them to surrender both the certificates and firearms within 24 hours. Earlier on, DPP Noordin Haji had ordered twin investigations into a video circulating showing former Sports CS Rashid Echesa slapping an election official, as well investigations into misconduct and violence witnessed in Matungu and London ward. Dr Matiang’i had on Thursday also said they would stop the leaders involved in the violence from participating in future elections. The agency applauded Fafi MP Abdikarim Osman Mohamed and Njoro MP Charity Kathambi for upholding Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Source: Standard Digital March 06, 2021 19:16 UTC