This archive report was first published on 11 November 2019.
Former Kakamega County Senator Boni Khalwale was attacked by ODM goons during the Kibra by-elections last week.
Speaking to residents of his home county, Khalwale likened his situation to the Biblical narrative of Daniel in the Lion's den, saying he had to stand his ground and defend himself.
"They surrounded me. I weighed them up and saw they were grown-up men like me. I decided to solve this thing man to man," Khalwale said, likening his situation to Daniel's.
According to Khalwale, the ODM supporters specifically targeted Luhya MPs, including Moses Wetangula and Hamisi Butichi, who were stoned and chased away.
"I was with Didmus Baraza, Benjamin Washiali, and Malulu Injendi. Baraza was stoned and lost his spectacles and hat. Washiali was forced to flee. Malulu was injured and rushed to the hospital," Khalwale said.
