By John Mutiso
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi is at the centre of controversy after CCTV footage emerged showing him assaulting a man inside a Java House outlet on Thursday, November 27.
According to the video, the man who was attacked, identified as Enock Omariba Moriasi, was seated in a corner of the restaurant having his meal when the altercation began.
Kibagendi entered the premises dressed in a jungle green trouser, a black jacket, and a mask, and he could be seen pointing and seemingly shouting at Moriasi.
The footage shows Moriasi responding verbally, though it is unclear what sparked the exchange.
The confrontation escalated abruptly when the MP kicked Moriasi in the chest and grabbed the man by the neck, prompting staff and other customers to rush in and attempt to separate the two.
Despite efforts to restrain him, Kibagendi continued his assault; he punched Moriasi, knocking him to the floor.
The footage also shows the MP slapping another customer who had stepped forward in an effort to hold him back.
After several tense moments, the situation began to calm with Kibagendi and Moriasi speaking briefly, before the MP turned and walked out of the restaurant.
The incident comes months after a dramatic exchange unfolded at a funeral in Kisii County after Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi clashed in front of mourners.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the two lawmakers were seen standing on the podium before Kibagendi launched a scathing attack against President William Ruto.
“We were hoodwinked as a community and as a nation to elect a president who is a liar,” Kibagendi said before Nyakundi interjected.
The two leaders continued speaking simultaneously, each holding a microphone, as tension built up among the mourners.
The situation escalated when the MPs began pushing each other across the podium, drawing cheers from sections of the crowd.
At one point, Nyakundi attempted to shove Kibagendi off the raised podium, prompting their security teams to rush forward and separate them.
