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Senior Isiolo official arrested for assaulting pregnant co-worker


A top Isiolo county official has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant colleague.

The county’s Public Service Board chairman Hussein Roba was arrested by while chairing a meeting at his office.

Isiolo County Criminal Investigation Officer David Cheruiyot said Mr Roba is said to have assaulted Ms Asnino Ali Dabaso on March 15, 2016 at County Public Service Board office.

He said the P3 form showed the woman was injured.

“We have conducted and completed our investigations which concluded that the woman was assaulted by the official,” said Mr Cheruiyot.

Mr Cheruiyot however did not disclose the reason for the alleged assault.

The official recorded a statement at the criminal investigation offices and will appear in court on Wednesday to answer to assault charges.

Last year, Mr Roba was suspended by Governor Godana Doyo over abuse of office but was later reinstated by the court.