New development in Governor Sang alleged arrest

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang says he is not aware of any arrest warrant against him over the alleged destruction of tea on disputed land in his county.

Through a statement issued by his communications director Gideon Cise, Sang said he spent his Sunday resting at his home with his family.

The governor said he has not been issued with any summons to appear before any investigative authorities.

He has dismissed as baseless and unfounded reports that he had been arrested and locked up in Kisumu following his move to lead the public in destroying tea on public land in the county.

“As a law-abiding citizen, Sang is willing to present himself to the police if called upon to do so,” the statement read. 

The governor had led the community to reclaim land which he said has been set aside for Kaburet Cattle dip.

The county boss said the land had been grabbed by an influential individual.

In the statement, the county boss says the land in question belongs to the community as a public utility land in the name of Kaburet Cattle Dip.

He says the community had contributed resources to develop the cattle dip which remained in operation for 13 years until Kibwari tea estate destroyed the cattle dip and put the land on it after which it was annexed to the tea estate.