Monday, February 3, 2025 - The ongoing political tension in Uasin Gishu County escalated on Sunday afternoon during a fundraising event at Moi’s Bridge Township, as Soy MP, David Kiplagat’s rivalry with Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim, alias Koti Moja, reached a new boiling point.
The event, organized to raise funds for victims of a fire
disaster that had ravaged property in the area, was attended by several
UDA-allied leaders, including Kapseret MP, Oscar Sudi, and Bomet Governor Prof.
Hillary Barchok.
What started as a smooth gathering quickly turned chaotic
when a group of goons, allegedly linked to Koti Moja’s faction, stormed the
podium in an attempt to disrupt proceedings after Kiplagat’s name was
introduced.
Videos circulating on social media show a dramatic scuffle
erupting on stage as Kiplagat was being acknowledged, with the disruption
escalating as more residents rushed to the podium, forcing police officers
present to intervene.
The officers, however, were briefly overwhelmed by the surge
of citizens, some of whom engaged in physical confrontations, further
escalating the situation.
This incident marks the latest chapter in a bitter and
ongoing feud between Kiplagat and the Governor, which has been unfolding for
over a year.
The rivalry between the two leaders dates back to a series of
public accusations from Kiplagat, who has alleged that Koti Moja has been using
social media platforms and political brokers to undermine him and other County
leaders.
Kiplagat accused the Governor’s allies of orchestrating smear
campaigns in his Soy constituency, aiming to tarnish his reputation in the
lead-up to the 2027 general elections.
Kiplagat’s claims included allegations that Koti Moja’s
political allies were using official County vehicles to carry out these smear
campaigns.
He singled out Chief Officer Nominee Eliud Chemaget, who was
reportedly at the center of the social media attacks, which included
disparaging comments about Kiplagat and other politicians in the region.
These political tensions were further aggravated by
Kiplagat’s decision to host a gathering of 10 North Rift MPs at his home, a
move which Koti Moja’s camp viewed as an attempt to assert political dominance
in the region.
Sunday’s confrontation at Moi’s Bridge was a culmination of
this growing animosity.
The public clash, which took place in front of political
dignitaries, further exposed the deepening rift between political leaders in
Uasin Gishu County.
Kalenjin Drama in Moi's Bridge and Why Oscar Sudi Got Mad and Lectures the Youth! pic.twitter.com/NZ6ApzUYvV
— Mutembei TV (@MutembeiTV) February 2, 2025
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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