- MCA recounted how the Majority Leader in the Kiambu Assembly, Godfrey Mucheke, was attacked during a scholarship event in Kikuyu State
- Mucheke praised Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s education plans, including the program to feed children and build schools
- A section of Kenyans condemned the violence, demanding justice and a thorough investigation
The leader of the majority in the Kiambu county assembly, Godfrey Mucheke, has been hospitalized following an attack on Tuesday, February 24.
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Mucheke, who is also a Kalimoni County Member of Parliament, was attacked as he was leaving the Mai-A-Ihii School Grounds in Karai Ward, where Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was handing out scholarship cheques.
Who attacked Godfrey Mucheke?
He was pelted with stones by suspected hooligans who were reportedly hired to disrupt the event.
“The incident was peaceful until thugs invaded the area. Stones were thrown at Mucheke, who sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Kikuyu for treatment,” said an MCA who witnessed the incident.
Photos circulating online showed his car with a badly damaged window and a stone on the front seat. He was also photographed lying in the hospital.
Unconfirmed reports say that the police failed to provide security for the ceremony despite an official request from the county government.
Their lack of action made leaders and residents face chaos and violence.
Wamatangi, who is yet to comment on the incident, said that beneficiaries of their scholarship program received between KSh 5,000 and KSh 10,000 while others received full scholarships.
During the event, Mucheke praised Wamatangi’s education initiatives, which include the construction of schools, the development of playgrounds, and a credible feeding program.
He asked the residents to re-elect the governor, citing his service to the voters.
“There are ECD schools that have been built. These schools have classrooms, teachers’ offices, and children’s playgrounds. The children are given a cup of porridge every morning and every Thursday, a boiled egg. For three years now, each school has been receiving KSh 512. Is that a toy governor?” he asked.
Did Kenyans condemn the attack on Godfrey Mucheke?
A section of Kenyans have condemned the attack on Kalimoni’s MCA, which occurred amidst ongoing political tension in the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nguyo Patrick
“This act of violence has no place in Kiambu, and those behind this chaos must be held accountable.”
HON. Julius Kahura Waweru
“I wish the leader of the majority in the Kiambu County Assembly Hon Godfrey Mucheke a speedy recovery after being attacked by thugs in Kikuyu State. It is very unfortunate that blood is being shed for political gains. I call for a thorough investigation into this matter as the perpetrators are well known and demand justice.”
Muriuki Of Kariuki
“It is very sad… Kenya has been bewitched. May God intervene with mercy.”
Frances Mwaush
“I ask the next government to arrest these criminals, especially their financiers, so that peace can reign.”
Mr. Kentams Mwangi
“I wish you a speedy recovery, hmesh, @Godfrey Mucheke. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
Charles Waweru
“I condemn this behavior of attacking other people due to political differences, let’s be our brother’s keeper.”
Purity Kalimi
“Healing is your medicine in the great name of Jesus Christ.”
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