- The police have seized the gun of Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai as the investigation heats up regarding the dispute with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino
- Makachero visited the Lenana Road restaurant, recorded statements from staff and management, and reviewed CCTV footage as they pieced together the events.
- Kilimani Police confirmed that more than six people have recorded statements so far, with authorities stressing that the situation will not shield anyone from accountability.
- Details of the incident came from Babu’s statement, where he claimed that the quarrel escalated unexpectedly after a brief argument
The police have seized the gun of Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai and visited the Kilimani restaurant where he allegedly pulled the gun on the Embakasi East MP Grandfather Owino.
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This comes as investigations into a bitter dispute between some prominent Kenyan politicians are intensifying.
The incident, which attracted a lot of public attention due to the participation of senior politicians, happened at a popular station along Lenana Road in the Kilimani area of Nairobi.
According to reports, the dispute escalated to a point where a gun was fired, forcing officers to intervene.
Kilimani Sub-County Police Commander Patricia Yegon confirmed that the weapon in question had been seized and is currently being held at the Kilimani Police Station.
Yegon explained that detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have continued to question those in the restaurant while gathering what happened.
“The MCA, MCA for Kileleshwa Robert Alai, had a gun that was taken and he is currently at the Kilimani Police Station. A report was taken, the two politicians arrived in front of the Kilimani Police Station at the DCI office, they gave their information and we are here again today to question the staff of the hotel, the management, with the aim of understanding what happened,” he said.
How many police reports were recorded in the case of the dispute between Babu, Alai?
According to police, officers visited the restaurant on Sunday, January 4, to record statements from staff and management while reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
So far more than six people have recorded information related to the incident while investigators seek to determine the actions and responsibility of the individual.
“According to the analysis of the evidence, through the CCTV images and interviewing all those who were there, we hope to find out who committed the crime. Regardless of the situation, necessary steps will be taken,” Yegon added.
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The details of the dispute have largely emerged from a statement written by Babu, who reported the matter at the Kilimani Police Station shortly after the incident.
The speaker of parliament Embakasi Mashariki said the incidents happened unexpectedly after a quiet afternoon meeting.
Did Alai attack Babu without provocation?
In his statement, Babu said he had gone to the restaurant at about 9:40 in the evening following an invitation from the head priest.
He noted that he had informed his bodyguards about the Christmas holidays and had driven to the venue and after a conversation that lasted about 20 minutes, he stood up to leave.
As he was leaving, Babu said he saw a group of people who knew each other at a nearby table, among them being the Kileleshwa MCA.
Out of respect, he claimed he approached the group to greet them, but what started as a casual conversation quickly turned hostile.
He recounted that someone at the table said that one day he could be the governor of Nairobi, a comment that seemed to anger the MCA.
The Member of Parliament for Embakasi East said he tried to calm the situation, explaining that he did not know Alai’s wife and had no reason to involve her in political disputes.
Attempts to de-escalate tensions are said to have failed. Babu claimed that after sitting down for a while, Alai turned hostile again and poured a glass of water on his face, making him leave.
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