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10 Machakos County askaris in court for assaulting MCA

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Kalama MCA Boniface Maeke who allegedly suffered a broken ankle following a dramatic arrest attempt by Machakos County askaris on January 31, 2024. [Courtesy, Handout]

At least 10 officers attached to Machakos County inspectorate on Thursday appeared before Machakos Law Courts following the attack on a Member of County Assembly (MCA).

The county askaris appeared before Principal Magistrate, Mary Otindo but did not take plea after the prosecution requested for more time to draft the charges.

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