Tension continues to mount in Naivasha following fresh allegations by Dr. Peter Mbae, a former Nakuru MCA and close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed that he received threats from the area Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) after speaking out about the worsening flood situation in Kihoto.
Mbae said the DCC allegedly warned him against returning to the area, a move he described as an attempt to silence him and divert attention from the real crisis affecting residents.
According to Mbae, the warning came through a heated phone call shortly after he publicly condemned the government’s slow response to the humanitarian emergency caused by rising water levels.
In his viral Facebook post, Mbae expressed deep shock and disappointment over what he termed an act of intimidation by state officials.
He emphasized that his only intention was to draw attention to the suffering of residents, many of whom have been displaced, lost property, or are living in fear of the next downpour.
The former MCA noted that the flooding in Kihoto is not a new phenomenon but a recurring disaster that continues to devastate families year after year.
He accused both the county and national governments of neglect, saying that the affected communities have been left to fend for themselves with little to no assistance.
Mbae further urged authorities to deploy the military and National Youth Service (NYS) trucks to assist in evacuating families trapped in submerged homes. He also called for an emergency financial relief package to help victims resettle in safer areas.
Residents in Kihoto have echoed Mbae’s sentiments, accusing local authorities of failing to act despite numerous warnings about the rising water levels.
They claimed that the area’s drainage systems are overwhelmed, making the situation worse whenever heavy rains fall.
Some locals have also accused powerful individuals of grabbing land meant for water diversion, further exposing vulnerable families to danger.
As the situation grows more critical, human rights groups have called for an immediate investigation into Mbae’s claims, arguing that no leader should be threatened for speaking on behalf of suffering citizens.
Meanwhile, flood victims continue to plead for urgent government intervention, warning that lives could be lost if help does not arrive soon.
By kenyans