Rice Rage: Green Army staff’s finger chopped in Kisii market clash
A member of the Green Army is reportedly recovering from serious finger injuries following a violent confrontation with traders at Getembe in Kisii town, after county cleaners allegedly destroyed goods belonging to women selling rice at Nubia Market. The Friday confrontation reportedly began when Green Army personnel entered the market as part of their routine [...] The post Rice Rage: Green Army…
A Green Army member is recovering after suffering severe injuries to his fingers during a clash with traders at Getembe, Nubia Market in Kisii town. The violent confrontation erupted on Friday when the Green Army personnel entered the market for their regular cleaning operations. Tensions rose when a male cleaner allegedly interfered with a female rice trader, leading to anger from the traders.
One Green Army member sustained serious injuries, reportedly from a machete-wielding resident, according to a source close to the incident. The injured worker is out of danger and recovering well. The attack occurred a day after Kisii Governor Simba Arati had visited the area and banned night street sweeping. The Green Army initiative, aimed at enhancing cleanliness and order in Kisii, has drawn criticism for alleged excessive force.
Traders accuse the Green Army of destroying their goods, while some residents see it as intimidation. The latest incident has reignited public debate over the program's effectiveness and the need to curb violence in Kisii.
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