This archive report was first published on 27 September 2019.
Published on September 27, 2019, a chaotic scene played out in Murang'a County when two MPs clashed over a protocol issue during a fundraiser at a Catholic church.
MPs Ndindi Nyoro of Kiharu and Maina Kamanda, a nominated MP, traded accusations as they differed over who had the right to invite other leaders present at the function to address congregants.
The situation turned physical as the leaders and their supporters faced off, with the clash continuing the following day at a press conference in Murang'a town.
Similar scenes have been witnessed in the same region, including a function to celebrate the appointment of former Kandara MP Joshua Toro as National Irrigation Board chairman in Kariti, and a church service in Laikipia County where area Woman Representative Cate Waruguru stormed the church as Maina Kamanda was addressing worshipers.
These incidents have one common denominator: a show of might between legislators who identify with the campaign to make Deputy President William Ruto president in 2022, referred to as Tangatanga, and those who don't, known as Kieleweke.
What is wrong with these instances is that the opposing factions are putting the safety of their own people in danger at a time when there is neither a political election in the offing nor a candidate.
