Kenyan police boss orders arrest of two lawmakers

The head of Kenya’s police force, Hillary Mutyambai, has ordered the arrest of two members of parliaments in connection with an outbreak of violence between rival political supporters.

Ndindi Nyoro and Alice Wahome are accused of hiring people to instigate clashes between supporters of President Uhuru Kenyatta and those backing his deputy, William Ruto.

Mutyambai also ordered that vehicles hired to ferry goons be tracked and detained to assist in investigation.

Supporters of President Kenyatta, and those backing his deputy, Mr Ruto, pelted each other with stones and burnt tyres outside a church in central Kenya.

The two leaders have fallen out, largely due to Mr Ruto’s intention to run for president in two years’ time when Mr Kenyatta steps down.