MP Breaks Arm In Confrontation

Mumias Member of Parliament Ben Washiali suffered a broken arm during confrontation with police officers who had stormed a cane farmers meeting declaring it illegal. Washiali, who was accompanied by mps Wakoli Bifwoli, bonny Khalwale and Alfred Odhiambo, protested the cancellation of the meeting, leading to the fracas. Washiali was rushed to the Mumias missionary hospital for treatment.