On Tuesday night, an unknown group of individuals set fire to the house of Kanyenyaini MCA aspirant George Kinyanjui, fortunately, he and his family were at home at the time.
The incident occurred just 90 days before the general election, prompting the Farmers Party to call for increased security measures for aspirants.
Party Leader Irungu Nyakera condemned the attack, stating, 'The Farmers Party Team in Muranga will stand with our aspirants and we have dispatched a response team to support George Kinyanjui and assess the situation.'
Nyakera also urged the police to provide security to aspirants going forward and discouraged his supporters and the people of Murang'a from engaging in any form of political violence.
He further stated, 'We urge the residents of Kanyenyaini Ward to remain calm as we allow our security organs to investigate the matter conclusively, and also stand with Hon George Kinyanjui in these trying moments.'