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Supporters of rivals clash over verdict

Police officers whisk away a man in Othaya after supporters of Wambui clashed with those of her rival Peter King’ara.  [PHOTOS: FIDELIS KABUNYI and MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD]

By NDERITU GICHURE and MOHAMMED DOYO

Chaos broke out in Othaya Thursday moments after the Supreme Court suspended next Tuesday’s by-election. Supporters of former MP Mary Wambui and her rival Peter King’ara clashed, forcing police to intervene.

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