Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP
Crime and Justice
By
Daniel Chege
| Jun 19, 2026
Three people were shot during an empowerment rally at Umoja Secondary School in Tulwet, Kuresoi North, following a violent confrontation allegedly involving area MP Alfred Mutai.
The incident occurred during an event organised by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and attended by local residents.
According to the victims, the chaos erupted after the MP allegedly attempted to gain entry to the venue but was blocked by organisers.
Mohammed Ali, one of the protocol personnel, said the MP allegedly arrived at the rally with goons armed with crude weapons and guns.
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Ali said that at about 9am, they attempted to bar Mutai, who, according to them, refused to follow the required procedures. He said that Mutai resisted, claiming he could not be restricted from attending an event in his sub-county.
“He wanted to force entry and we barred him. Chaos erupted, stones were thrown and the MP shot in the air while the others provided cover,” he said.
Ali claimed he was shot in the leg by the MP. “I do not understand why he turned violent on us because we were doing our jobs,” said Ali.
Job Kiprono, a youth leader, was shot on his right hand as he allegedly attempted to save some of the leaders involved in the chaos.
“Based on what I saw, they came to cause chaos. At least 10 of them were armed,” alleged Kiprono.
He said that the MP first shot in the air before others started shooting indiscriminately. He alleged that it was not the first time Mutai had attempted to harm him. “Another time, the MP assaulted me during a rally. My children are very young and they are suffering. I do not know why he is after me,” he said.
Isaac Cheruiyot, another victim who was shot in the left hand, said he was an innocent resident caught in a crossfire. He accused the MP of shooting him. “I am currently in hospital nursing a gunshot wound. The bullet has yet to be removed. I appeal to the government to ensure we get justice,” pleaded Cheruiyot.
He called on the government to arrest and charge the MP, insisting that as a leader it was wrong for him to shoot residents who voted for him.
Governor Kihika strongly condemned the violence. She insisted that Mutai has lost his honourable status when he turned his gun on his people. “You have no business being called mheshimiwa. You cannot shoot at your people who have come to seek empowerment!” said Kihika.
Local leaders Kipkorir Dude and Kibet Langat also condemned the violence and called for immediate investigations.
Langat appealed to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to order the disarmament of the MP and his security personnel.
The leaders further expressed concern over what they described as growing political intolerance in Kuresoi North, claiming that youths had increasingly been incited to violence.
The Standard reached out to MP Mutai for comment. He did not answer our calls or reply to text messages.
Kuresoi North Sub-County Police Commander John Kimutai confirmed the incident. According to Kimutai, MP Mutai arrived at the empowerment event accompanied by supporters, where they clashed with supporters of Governor Kihika.
The police boss said youths allied to Kihika attacked and vandalised Mutai’s vehicle, during which he allegedly opened fire.
“Shots were fired and three people were shot. We have not established who shot them. Investigations have commenced,” he confirmed.