Chaos erupted during a peaceful Linda Mwananchi brigade rally after suspected goons attacked participants, leaving several people injured. Among those caught up in the violence was Gitari, the driver of Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, who recounted the terrifying moments of the attack. According to Gitari, the group surrounded his vehicle before turning on him.
“They started throwing stones at me, dragged me out of the car and threw me to the ground,” Gitari said while describing the ordeal. Witnesses said the attackers disrupted the gathering, forcing many people to flee as panic spread through the area. The incident has renewed concerns over violence at political events.
Gitari sustained a gunshot wound to the chest during the confrontation and was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. Medical personnel attended to him as authorities began investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the broader attack on rally participants.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans condemning the violence and calling for those responsible to be identified and prosecuted. Social media users expressed concern over the growing trend of attacks targeting political gatherings, warning that such incidents threaten public safety and democratic freedoms.
Leaders from different quarters have also urged security agencies to move swiftly, investigate the attack thoroughly, and ensure justice for the victims. They stressed that peaceful rallies should be protected regardless of political affiliation and called for restraint to prevent further escalation.
As investigations continue, many Kenyans are closely following Gitari’s recovery while demanding accountability for those behind the attack. The incident has once again highlighted the need for tighter security during public political events across the country.