A Probox vehicle was at the centre of a fierce fight between police officers and motorists in Oyugis town, Homa Bay County.
The showdown that was witnessed at the Oyugis-Kendu Bay road began when police tried to impound the Probox that was allegedly waiting to pick up passengers.
On seeing the officers, motorists immediately fought back hurling stones at them.
Boda-boda riders also joined in the scuffle in support of the motorists prompting the officers to fire teargas at the rowdy crowd.
Injuries were reported among those fleeing the tear gas with one falling into a ditch and sustaining a deep cut.
Chairman of Kadongo-Oyugis Probox Drivers Association, Erick Owuor, told journalists that they were not given ample time to comply with the Michuki rules.
“Motorists are unhappy with implementation of the new traffic rules,” he was quoted by the Star.
On his part, Homa Bay county police commander Marius Tum told reporters that he was aware of the incident refusing to comment further.
“I got brief information from officers on the ground but we’re awaiting a comprehensive report,” Tum briefly stated.
In a separate incident, a boda-boda rider ran over a female traffic officer while trying to evade arrest in Bomet County.
