MP Anthony Kibagendi Caught on CCTV in Kisii Restaurant Altercation (WATCH)
In a shocking incident captured on CCTV, the cozy confines of a Kisii restaurant were allegedly turned into a political arena when Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi confronted one of his constituents, 36-year-old Enock Omariba Moriasi.
The clash wasn’t over parliamentary procedure; it was reportedly over words spoken—or, more accurately, words written online. Moriasi, a vocal critic of the MP, was having his breakfast when the alleged confrontation occurred, leading to a brief but violent scuffle that left Moriasi with an injured leg.
The optics are damning. A sitting Member of Parliament, allegedly caught on camera, physically confronting a private citizen, possibly in retaliation for online criticism.
Moriasi immediately reported the incident to the Kisii Central Police Station and obtained a P3 form—the crucial medical document used by police to confirm assault injuries. Yet, the central point of outrage circulating online is the apparent lack of police action.
The incident was captured on CCTV footage, Moriasi has sustained injuries, and the alleged aggressor is a powerful public figure. Despite this overwhelming evidence, MP Kibagendi has not been arrested or even publicly summoned. He remains free while his lawyers issue vague demands for “justice.”
This raises a terrifying question about selective justice in Kenya: Does a parliamentary title place a person above the law, even when confronted with video evidence of alleged assault?
The core of this episode is the dangerous response of a leader to public accountability. While the MP has remained silent—a silence that speaks volumes—Moriasi’s camp links the confrontation directly to his outspoken criticism of Kibagendi’s leadership online.
In the digital age, social media is the primary tool for holding politicians accountable. But what happens when that critique is met not with a policy defense, but with physical intimidation?
This incident sends a chilling message to the Kenyan electorate: if you dare criticize your representative, you risk not just being blocked or insulted, but being physically attacked. When an MP allegedly uses their status to turn a peaceful meal into a platform for a violent shakedown, it suggests a profound disrespect for the rule of law and the democratic right to dissent.
The police owe the public an explanation. The CCTV footage must be released, and the investigations must proceed without the special privilege afforded to elected officials. The people of Kitutu Chache South deserve a representative who can handle criticism without resorting to crude weapons—or, in this case, physical force—in a public eatery.