- An MCA recounted how Kiambu Majority Leader Godfrey Mucheke was attacked during a bursary event in Kikuyu Constituency
- Mucheke praised Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s education initiatives, including a feeding programme and the construction of schools
- A section of Kenyans condemned the violence, called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack
Nancy Odindo is a Kenyan journalist at TUKO.co.ke with five years of experience covering politics, news, and features across digital and print media.
Kiambu county assembly majority leader Godfrey Mucheke has been hospitalised following an attack on Tuesday, February 24.
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Mucheke, who is also the Member of County Assembly for Kalimoni Ward, was attacked while leaving Mai-A-Ihii School Grounds in Karai Ward, where Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was issuing bursary cheques.
Who attacked Godfrey Mucheke?
He was pelted with stones by suspected goons who were reportedly hired to disrupt the event.
“The event was peaceful until the goons invaded the area. Stones were pelted at Mucheke, who sustained injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Kikuyu for treatment,” said an MCA who witnessed the incident.
Photos circulating online showed his car with a badly damaged window and a stone on the front seat. He was also pictured in a hospital bed.
Unconfirmed reports state that the police failed to provide security for the function despite a formal request by the county government.
Their alleged inaction left leaders and residents exposed to chaos and violence.
Wamatangi, who is yet to comment on the incident, stated that beneficiaries of their scholarship programme received between KSh 5,000 and KSh 10,000 while others got full scholarships.
During the event, Mucheke praised Wamatangi’s education initiatives, which include school construction, playground development, and a reliable feeding programme.
He asked the residents to re-elect the governor, citing his service to the electorate.
“There are ECD schools that have been built. These schools have classrooms, teachers’ offices, and playgrounds for children. Those children are given a cup of porridge every morning and every Thursday, a boiled egg. For three years now, each school has been receiving KSh 512. Is that a governor to play with?” he asked.
Did Kenyans condemn Godfrey Mucheke’s attack?
A section of Kenyans has condemned the attack on Kalimoni MCA, which happened amid surging political tensions in the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nguyo Patrick
“This act of violence has no place in Kiambu, and those behind this chaos must be held accountable.”
HON. Julius Kahura Waweru
“I wish Kiambu County Assembly Majority leader Hon Godfrey Mucheke a quick recovery after being attacked by goons in Kikuyu Constituency. It’s quite unfortunate that blood is being shed for political gains. I call for a thorough investigation into this matter as the perpetrators are well known and demand justice.”
Muriuki Wa Kariuki
“So sad… Kenya is bewitched. God kindly intervene.”
Frances Mwaush
“I pray that the next government jails these goons, especially their sponsors, so that peace can reign.”
Hon Kentams Mwangi
“Wishing you a quick recovery, mhesh, @Godfrey Mucheke. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
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Charles Waweru
“I am condemning this behaviour of attacking other people due to political differences, let’s be our brother’s keeper.”
Purity Kalimi
“Healing is your potion in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.”
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