This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
On Tuesday, a man was shot dead in a chaotic scene involving Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa and Orange Democratic Movement supporters in Ganda, Malindi County.
The incident occurred at the Penduliani home of ODM candidate in the Ganda Ward by-election, Ruben Katana, where he and other leaders were allegedly meeting agents to prepare for the Thursday mini-poll.
The victim was an uncle to Mr. Katana.
Ms. Jumwa and her team reportedly forced themselves into the home following reports that a team of ODM leaders were meeting youths.
Earlier, armed police officers had visited the home, but the police later provided security after being informed that the meeting had nothing to do with campaigns.
However, one hour later, Ms. Jumwa and her team allegedly forced themselves into the home, prompting the police to use teargas canisters to disperse the rowdy youths.
Mr. Hamisi Omar, a witness, told journalists that chaos erupted when Ms. Jumwa and her bodyguards arrived at the home.
"Ms. Jumwa, who looked angry, forced herself into the home despite police blocking her from the private meeting," he said.
Ms. Jumwa, an ally of Deputy President William Ruto, had thrown her weight behind Mr. Abdul Omar, an independent candidate in the mini-poll.
