Senator Boni Khalwale's security withdrawn

Addressing the press in Kakamega town, Khalwale stated that his six bodyguards were ordered to leave without any prior notice.

This comes just hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya also said his security was withdrawn on 

Khalwale has alleged that the government is plotting to intimidate opposition leaders ahead of Thursday's by-elections.

The security withdrawal follows cases of violence in the area. On Saturday, November 22, armed goons ambushed Governor Natembeya at Chwele Ward in Kabuchai, Bungoma County.

The said goons also attacked Kabuchai Member of Parliament Majimbo Kalasinga’s residence.

Viral images and video showed Natembeya’s vehicles destroyed, with the county boss alleging that he was shot at several times after the goons stormed the rally.

He would then link the chaos to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, his political rival.