This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Didmus Barasa and Simba Arati's Bitter Rivalry Heats Up in Kenya's Parliament ¶
Published on November 20, 2019
Didmus Barasa and Simba Arati, two Kenyan lawmakers, have been involved in a heated rivalry that escalated into violence during a by-election in Kibra, a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya.
Barasa, a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), was attacked by a group of youths who threw stones at him and covered him with a coat. He was later rescued by police.
Arati, a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), was accused of ordering the youths to attack Barasa, but he denied the allegations.
The two lawmakers have been at odds since the by-election, which was held on November 7, 2019. The rivalry between them has been intense, with both sides trading accusations and insults.
On November 19, 2019, the two lawmakers were seen arguing and shouting at each other in the parliament building. They were later seen shaking hands and smiling, but the tension between them was palpable.
The rivalry between Barasa and Arati has been a major topic of discussion in Kenya's parliament, with many lawmakers calling for calm and urging the two to resolve their differences peacefully.
Barasa and Arati have been involved in several altercations since the by-election, including a incident where Barasa was attacked by a group of youths who threw stones at him and covered him with a coat.
Arati has denied any involvement in the attack, but Barasa has accused him of ordering the youths to attack him.
The rivalry between Barasa and Arati has been a major concern for many Kenyans, who are worried about the impact it could have on the country's politics and stability.
