This archive report was first published on 8 September 2019.
On Sunday, September 8, 2019, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro stormed a church service in Gitui Catholic Church, sparking a confrontation with Kieleweke legislator Maina Kamanda.
According to reports, Mr. Nyoro, who belongs to the Tangatanga faction supporting Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid, arrived late at the church function, where over 20 members allied to Kieleweke had already taken their seats.
When Mr. Nyoro took over the microphone, he claimed he was the area MP and would be the one to invite the guests to speak, a move that was objected to by Mr. Kamanda.
Mr. Nyoro castigated Mr. Kamanda, saying, 'I can't allow people from Nairobi to come and take over my constituency as if they know this area. I am an elected leader and I tell Mr. Kamanda to his face that let them produce the list of the guests so that I can invite them.'
At this point, Mr. Kamanda stood up, prompting County Police Commander Josephat Kinyua to move to the podium where Mr. Nyoro. Chaos then erupted as Mr. Nyoro's supporters rushed to his side, and the church became unruly for about ten minutes.
Church leaders desperately tried to calm the chaotic congregation, but the situation remained tense until the police intervened and arrested Mr. Nyoro.
