Kitale Residents Thwart Government Raid, Vandalize Vehicle

Kitale Residents Vandalize Government Vehicle, Blocking Raid on Governor Natembeya's Property. Angry residents of Kitale took to the streets today, vandalizing a government vehicle and preventing a raid by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on the property of Governor Natembeya. The incident, captured on video, shows a significant level of public anger and resistance. One eyewitness stated, "The fear is gone, bwana — Wantam is inevitable!" The raid, reportedly related to alleged corruption, was met with fierce opposition, highlighting the deep-seated tensions between the authorities and the local community. The incident underscores the growing political unrest in the region and raises serious questions about the government's approach to addressing public grievances.