Odinga's Spectre Gas Plant Invaded By Goons Hours After Similar... CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
The invasion occurred as Odinga led demonstrations in Kawangware where he vowed to continue pushing for the reduction of the high cost of living.
Humphrey Waswa, the Security and Safety Manager at Spectre said that the goons specifically targeted the Managing Director's office which was pelted with stones.
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