MUTULA KILONZO NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

Mutula Kilonzo escape death by a whisker hours before Kalonzo returned to Azimio la Umoja

Three demonstrators died on Thursday at Masimba Trading Centre Kajiado County after police opened fire on the crowd.

Mashuru police boss Charles Chepkong’a confirmed the deaths.

The locals had staged a protest against increased wildlife attacks in the area.

A female teacher from Mashuru Sub-County in Kajiado County was recently killed by stray elephants, sparking the June 2 protests.

The Nairobi-Mombasa Highway remained blocked a better part of Thursday morning as the demonstrators sought to be heard by the local authorities, including the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).

Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior said his vehicle’s windows were smashed as he drove past the scene.

“I ran into violent demonstrations at Masimba. Two stones directed at me missed me narrowly. Motorists should exercise caution,” he said on Twitter.

opened investigation into the incident.

“We are investigating what transpired. We urge members of the public to calm down.We will be able to share the information with the public in due course, “Said Chepkong’a.

Kajiado Governor Joseph Lenku led county leaders in condemning the incident saying locals in the area have been living in fear because of human-wildlife conflict.

By kenyan report