Police in Nairobi have arrested 24 people in connection with a violent clash in Umoja, Nairobi, between supporters of Embakasi West MP George Theuri and Jubilee candidate Mark Mureithi Mwenje.
According to a police report, three people were injured during the Monday night incident. Five vehicles and a motorcycle were also damaged.
The police said the supporters from rival camps clashed at Umoja One, near the ACK Church, around 8.30 p.m.
“Part of the crowd managed to access Umoja H estate which heads to MP Theuri’s residence where they damaged five motor vehicles and one motorcycle,” police said.
Police have identified the injured persons as Rashid Ouko who was treated and discharged while Abdurahman Yusuf and Otieno Mike Nyagaya were admitted at Equity Afya hospital and Metropolitan hospitals respectively.
“An operation to disperse the rioters was conducted where 24 suspects were arrested and are expected to be charged in court,” police said.
Theuri is seeking a third term in office under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
