Senator Injured In University Protests

The Senator had joined University of Eldoret students in a protest over alleged mismanagement and financial improprieties in the institution.

His bodyguard, who tried to rescue him, was also injured in the commotion.

According to sources, police lobbied tear gas canisters to disperse the rioting students who had been joined by some area Members of the County Assembly.

The students and elders engaged the anti-riot police in running battles.

The MCAs and the elders accused the University of employing people from outside the region ignoring qualified personnel from the County.

They want the Vice Chancellor Prof. Teresia Akeng’a out of the university

By Musalia Wycliffe

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