- Anxiety at a public rally increased rapidly when Japheth Nyakundi of Uda and Anthony Kibagendi of ODM clashed
- The video captured the incident explaining how one MP’s statements angered another, causing an unexpected conflict
- Kenyans raised concerns about the escalation of the political intolerance and the conduct of the elected officials at the public, with Kibagendi explaining the reason for the conflict
The funeral ceremony in Kisii turned out to be aggressive after clashes between two MPs about the statements made about the President William Ruto.
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The incident involved a few North Tutu MP, Japheth Nyakundi, in partnership with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and a few Tutu MPs in the south, Anthony Kibagendi of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Why did Bage, Nyakundi fight?
The condition of the rage escalated during the funeral of Mama Salome Ongwae, the first Kisii County governor, James Omariba Ongwae, on Friday, September 12, when Kibagendi publicly criticized Ruto, referring to him as a liar, a statement that upset Nyrbo.
“When we were misled as a community and a nation to elect a president who is a liar …,” He said after making it clear that Kisii should support former ministers Fred Matiang’i in the next 2027 general election.
According to the video, Nyakundi, appearing to be upset by the remarks, interrupted Kibagendi and tried to snatch the microphone.
When the ODM politician refused to surrender, he confronted him and caused a blow.
Security and mourners rushed to the platform to separate the two leaders and restore peace.
What did Kibagendi say after the fight against Nyakundi?
Speaking after the incident, Kibagendi claimed that Nyakundi, who had served as a unit of the unit involving political leaders, had been mobilizing supporters before the incident and demanded that mourners not sing ‘Wantam’.
“He went on to tell the mourners to be characterized (not to sing Wantam) and that he would give them a bus fare as soon as the event was completed. However, with my name, the crowd went with joy. He said.
Following the riots, the mourners were seen chanting ‘Wantam’ as they escorted Kibagendi outside the hall.
The incident has raised concerns among Kenyans about an increase in political intolerance and the behavior of elected officials at public events.
What did Kenyans say about Nyakundi-Kibagendi to fight?
John Kibanoi Ositu
“Politics do not keep in mind, put in the custody, the stroke is coming out. Two years we go to the election tomorrow, I don’t know if you hear the great leaders have come together what will you do?”
Wilson Mwangi
“I wonder when I see a man fighting to defend a man who was not biased for the things he is accused of, the same things make us suspect, when your wife tells another man what to fight for?
Jared Ongeri
“Keep up with that my friend Anthony Kibagendi you are careful and dependent. The relatives will have no place to hide when they meet face -to -face with the voters of the time they are at the right time.”
Robert Omoke
“Fighting because of the other men sitting somewhere enjoying the evening wind. Who did us?”
Steve Kibagendi
“Shame for them, but everyone has the right to speak regardless of any statement made. Since it is politics, he could allow each other to speak.”
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Why did Simba Arati, Osoro shoot each other?
Meanwhile, at a funeral ceremony, riots erupted after intense clashes between former Dagoretti North MP at the time Simba Arati and Mugirango South MP Sylvanus Osoro flexed physically.
The controversy erupted when Arati criticized Ruto and the movement, a situation that sparked joy from mourners.
Osoro, appearing angry, invaded the platform and tried to grab the microphone from Arati, creating a fist that became increasingly fist and kicks. The controversy stopped the funeral for a while as the mourners stared at shock.
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