The clash erupted shortly after Speaker Joel Karuri announced a change in the leadership of the House, appointing Keringet Ward MCA William Mutai as the new Majority Leader.
The decision to change leadership did not sit well with some of the MCAs, leading to heated protests from a faction of them.
The situation quickly escalated into a full-blown fight, disrupting the proceedings of the assembly.
In the midst of the chaos, Kiamaina MCA Paul Warigi was struck on the head with an egg, an incident that added fuel to the already tense situation.
Warigi condemned the act, saying it was uncalled for, especially among leaders who are supposed to set a good example.
He pointed out that he was standing at the front when the egg was thrown at him, and it caused a significant impact. “We, as reputable leaders, should not reach this point,” Warigi said after the incident.
Another MCA blamed the unrest on external influences, claiming that political interference from party headquarters was behind the growing tension.
According to this MCA, the MCAs had been working together as a team, but recently, the political struggle had become more evident, with party headquarters trying to assert its influence over the assembly’s leadership.
The disruption forced Speaker Karuri to suspend the session temporarily. Some MCAs even walked out to avoid further violence.
The leadership change and the subsequent clash highlight the deepening political divide within the Nakuru County Assembly.
The incident in Nakuru raises questions about the growing tensions in local politics and the role of party headquarters in influencing county leadership decisions.
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