Nairobi, Jan. 28 -- Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali appeared in court in Mumias charged with negligence and irresponsibility in regard to a dangerous bridge along River Lusumu in Munangu village where children are alleged to swim through the water to attend school.

Mr Washiali is charged alongside six others including the Attorney-General's office in Kakamega, Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, Kakamega County Department of Transport, Public Works and Infrastructure, Director of National Disaster Management Authority, Director of Kakamega County disaster management and Malaha-Isongo Ward MCA .

The MP did not take plea as the court was told that other respondents were not ready as they had been served with a short notice.

Lawyer Greg...