MAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO KILL HIS FATHER

Police have arrested a man at Tezo in kilifi county for allegedly attempting to kill his father. Area police boss Justin Nyaga said the suspect was handed over to officers at the Tezo administration police camp by his relatives.

It is said the two had a heated argument which resulted into a fight. The situation could have gone from bad to worse were it not for quick actions from the relatives,who brought the two to sanity.

The father said the dispute arose after his son harvested coconut belonging to his family,sold them, and used the money to buy coconut wine. 

The man will appear in court today. 

SOURCE: DailyNation

MOMBASA COUNTY CRACKSDOWN ON RECKLESS GARBAGE DUMPERS

41people have been arrested for dumping garbage and throwing litter in the city. The accused found themselves on the wrong side of the law, following a crackdown that has dominated the city over the past few days.

According to the Mombasa county environment executive Fatma Awale, those arrested were found recklessly dumping garbage on the street and residential areas. 

Children at Mombasa's main garbage dumpsite, Mwakirunge. Residents have been complaining about the dump site posing enviromental danger to school going children and the community.

This comes barely a month after the business community in Mombasa raised concern over filth in the town saying it was driving away investors. The business community also critised the county government for doing little in ensuring the city is clean.

“Nobody is happy, nobody can be happy about such a filthy city. Something has to be done,” said Mombasa Chamber of Commerce chairman James Mureu.

It is this move that saw the county government pass by laws that impose harsher penalties. Some of the accused will be charged over the offence today.

Those found guilty, face fines of up to Sh100, 000 or jail terms of three years, as a deterrent to those inclined to unhygienic disposal of garbage. 

SOURCE: DailyNation