Tensions ran high in Garissa as disgruntled staff lit bonfires, demand their reinstatement

VIDEO: Tensions ran high in Garissa as disgruntled staff lit bonfires, demanding their reinstatement.

Last week, similar situation was witnessed in the town.

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Though their demonstration was fairly peaceful, a contigent of police officers in full riot gear were in sight. No arrests were made.

While sharing their frustrations with members of the County Assembly (MCA) through a petition, the group challenged governor Nathif Jama’a to heed their call and respect the Rule of Law failure to which they will bring Garissa town to a standstill next week.

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“We will be staging protests every Tuesday and Thursday,” stated Ahmed Hussein, the group’s leader.