NAIROBI, Kenya — MP Ndindi Nyoro has sharply condemned what he called the misuse of state resources and excessive force in Kariobangi North, where tear gas was fired at supporters and congregants — a move he says undermines Kenya’s democratic values.
Speaking on Sunday, Nyoro accused government officials and security forces of deploying state machinery and public funds to intimidate voters and suppress opposition activities.
“Using state resources, state operatives, and violence such as tear gas to influence elections and threaten citizens undermines our democracy,” he said.
“it is also the first time we are seeing the kind of level of intimidation, na kutumia fedha za umma na katika level tunaona saa hii, hatujawai ona tena.” He said.
According to Nyoro, the incident amounts to political repression and a dangerous precedent for future elections.
“We have to keep on recalibrating building the fabric of our country, and it is very unfortunate that the same money we pay as taxpayers can be used to actually bring this harmony among Kenyans.” Nyoro further said.
“Na mimi nataka kuuliza wale wako katika uongozi, we can differ on anything else, but let us not get to a level of throwing teargas in churches. Tuache hii mambo ya watu kupiga teargas katika kanisa. That is the lowest we can go as a country tuachane hio mambo ya kutumia nguvu kabisa na nguvu ya kujipiga kifua….” Ndindi Nyoro stated.
Civil-society groups and other opposition leaders have echoed his concerns, warning that such incidents erode public trust in electoral integrity and could discourage voter turnout. Nyoro said a transparent, impartial inquiry is now essential to safeguard Kenya’s electoral process and protect citizens’ rights.
