MPs Kibagendi and Nyakundi Clash at Funeral Over President Ruto and Matiang’i
"When I criticized the President, he was embarrassed because the crowd was cheering me on. That’s when he grabbed the microphone from me and tried to provoke a physical altercation,” said Kibagendi. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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A funeral in Kisii, Kenya, was disrupted when MPs Anthony Kibagendi and Japhet Nyakundi clashed during speeches. The scuffle erupted after Kibagendi supported Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid and criticized President William Ruto.
- MP Kibagendi advocated for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i's potential presidential bid.
- MP Nyakundi aggressively confronted Kibagendi after remarks critical of President William Ruto.
- Security personnel intervened to separate the two legislators, who were shoving each other on the podium.
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