Protesters burn MP’s Ksh20 million commercial trailer
Paul Biego Polo, the Member of Parliament for Chesumei, has expressed anguish after one of his commercial trucks was allegedly torched during protests linked to rising fuel prices in Naivasha. The legislator shared his frustration online after the vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Actros ..
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A commercial trailer belonging to Member of Parliament Paul Biego Polo was reportedly set ablaze in Naivasha during protests over rising fuel prices.
- The destroyed truck was valued at over Ksh20 million.
- The incident involved protesters linked to the ongoing transport sector unrest.
- The MP alleged the truck was deliberately targeted due to its origin from the North Rift region.
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