×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Tana River Senator charged over 'threat to arm locals'

Tana River County Senator Ali Abdile Bule (right) consults his lawyer Angima Omagwa at the Mombasa Court. He denied inciting Ormas to drive out Giriamas from Tana River County. [Photo: Kelvin Karani/standard]

A magistrate has banned Tana River Senator Ali Abdi Bule from addressing journalists and visiting parts of Tana River County until an incitement case against him is heard and determined.

The State has charged the senator with threatening to arm his Orma people and to violently evict the Giriamas from parts of Tana River County.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in