East African Legislative Assembly MP Kanini Kega has claimed he survived an attack while returning from a political rally in Ol Kalou. The lawmaker said armed individuals targeted his vehicle as he travelled home on Monday night.
The incident reportedly happened shortly after Kega attended a campaign event supporting Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Samuel Douglas Kamau. The legislator was driving away from Ol Kalou town when the alleged attack occurred.
Reports indicate that attackers followed Kega’s convoy before catching up with him at Kasuku Centre in Ol Jororok constituency. The MP and his driver reportedly abandoned their vehicle and escaped on foot.
The attackers later damaged the vehicle after the two men fled from the scene. Police officers who arrived later recovered live ammunition near the damaged car.
Kega Takes Shelter After Escape
After escaping, Kega sought refuge at a nearby home where a local family offered him shelter. The legislator stayed there with the family as he tried to recover from the incident.
While speaking from the hideout, Kega claimed armed officers had chased him during the incident. He alleged that the attackers pointed weapons at him and his driver before they managed to escape.
Kega described the incident as an attempt to intimidate him politically. He linked the attack to an ongoing dispute involving three vehicles but insisted he would continue with his political activities.
The EALA lawmaker thanked God for surviving the incident and vowed not to withdraw from political engagements. He also called on Kenyans to pay attention to rising cases of political violence.
Incident Adds to Political Tensions
The alleged attack comes amid increased political tension in different parts of Kenya. Recent political gatherings in Kisumu and Nyahururu also experienced clashes that left people injured and one person dead.
Authorities have continued urging political leaders and supporters to maintain peace during campaigns. Security agencies are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Ol Kalou incident.
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