EMBU, Kenya – Kelvin Mwenda, the Chief Agent of DP candidate Albert Kigoro for Evurore Ward, has sustained injuries after he was physically attacked by individuals believed to be associated with the Embu County Government.
Speaking to journalists, Mwenda said that the attack was led by a senior County official, who allegedly assaulted him personally.
He sustained a head injury and has since reported the incident to the police.
“The Speaker of Embu County, Josiah Thiriku, led the people who attacked me. He himself beat and trampled me,” Mwenda said.
He also identified a vehicle involved in the incident, stating, “The vehicle that led the convoy of people who attacked me belongs to Embu County – number 014. That is the vehicle I was able to identify.”
Mwenda said he had reported the attack to the police, who assured him they would investigate.
“I have reported the matter to the police, and they said they will handle it,” he added.
Kelvin Mwenda, chief agent of DP’s Albert Kigoro, assaulted in Embu during the ongoing Evurore Ward polls.
In a call for enhanced security during the election, Mwenda urged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to strengthen safety at polling stations and encouraged voters to come out in large numbers without fear.
“I request the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to enhance security at polling stations. I also urge voters to come out in large numbers and not be afraid to vote,” he said.
In Embu, IEBC is conducting two by-elections in Evurore and Muminji wards.
