Activist Morara Kebaso faced a dangerous situation at the Bomas of Kenya on October 4, 2024, as chaos erupted during the public participation exercise regarding the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Unknown individuals alleged to be goons, confronted Kebaso and demanded he leave the premises, leading to a violent altercation.
Kebaso, known for exposing government actions, defiantly raised his fists in solidarity as tensions escalated.
He waited to present his views when a group began throwing chairs in his direction. The situation quickly spiraled out of control as more individuals joined in, prompting Kebaso’s security team to whisk him away for safety.
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Despite his efforts to stand his ground, the chaos overwhelmed Kebaso. He sustained injuries during the incident and later reported that he was heading to the hospital.
In a video shared online, a visibly shaken Kebaso dodged flying chairs while seated, illustrating the intensity of the attack. The video will be embedded at the end of the article
Ruaraka MP T.J. Kajwang, who oversaw the forum, attempted to restore order but faced resistance from the crowd.
As tensions flared, he encouraged the mob with chants like “Nairobi Hoyeee!” and “Hii ndio utamu ya Nairobi,” seemingly inciting further chaos.
Kebaso later took to social media to explain his ordeal. He recounted how security initially barred him from entering Bomas and then denied him access to speak once inside. he wrote.
I am hurt and headed to hospital. I live to speak another day
Morara Kebaso
The unrest at Bomas mirrored similar protests across the country, particularly in Nyeri, where residents lit bonfires and marched against Gachagua’s impeachment motion.
As public participation exercises unfolded nationwide, citizens expressed mixed opinions on Gachagua’s performance, with some calling for his removal while others defended him.
The public participation process aims to gather citizen input on the impeachment motion against Gachagua, which has sparked significant political debate across Kenya. As events continue to unfold, activists and citizens must engage in these discussions amid rising tensions and calls for accountability.
