KISII, Kenya — A funeral in Sensi Ward, Kisii County, was marred by drama as Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament (MP) Anthony Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi engaged in a physical altercation due to their political differences. The incident unfolded on the dais during the burial of Salome Ongwae, stepmother to former Kisii Governor James Ongwae.
The conflict began when Kibagendi, who was speaking, used the platform to verbally criticize President William Ruto. He launched a scathing attack, stating, “We were hoodwinked as a community and as a nation to elect a President who is a liar.”
In a swift reaction, Nyakundi, the area’s MP, intercepted Kibagendi, grabbing the microphone from him. Nyakundi then attempted to chase his colleague from the stage, which immediately sparked the altercation and led to a physical fight between the two.
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Police and security aides assigned to the VIPs present had to intervene to contain the situation.
Several other prominent political leaders were in attendance, including MPs Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango) and Dorice Donya (Kisii Woman Rep), as well as Senators Richard Onyanka (Kisii) and Okongo Omogeni (Nyamira).
