A mass to honor the late former IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati in Kimilili, Trans Nzoia County turned to chaos when hired goons allegedly ambushed Governor George Natembeya.
The incident happened shortly after arriving at the venue.
Natembeya claimed that Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau, who had already left the venue, came back with a group of individuals who aggressively targeted his retinue.
This prompted police intervention who reportedly ordered Bisau to leave the premises.
“Despite this intervention, Hon. Bisau reportedly planted youths along the roadside, who ambushed the Governor’s entourage, pelting stones at his vehicle”, the statement read.
In the stated chaos, Natembeya’s driver was reportedly injured in the neck while attempting to shield the governor from the barrage of stones.
The governor condemned the act calling it a ‘disgraceful’ attempt to instill fear and disrupt peace.
“It is deeply regrettable that Hon. Bissau chose to desecrate a sacred moment of mourning by turning it into a battleground for political theatrics. Such acts of lawlessness have no place in our society and must be met with the full force of the law”, Natembeya said.
“Leaders must rise above petty political rivalries and uphold decorum, particularly during solemn occasions that demand unity and respect”, he added.
