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Members of Parliament have expressed their outrage over the attack on Kirinyaga Woman Rep Jane Njeri Maina, denouncing it as an act of cowardice and primitive politics.

Demanding immediate and decisive action, the legislators have called upon investigative agencies to promptly apprehend not only the assailants but also those who potentially orchestrated and financed the regrettable incident.

The assault occurred at the Kerugoya Police Station in a clash between two factions representing rival political interests, leaving Njeri severely injured.

Recorded statement

The MP, an accomplished lawyer, had accompanied her client and Baragwi MCA David Mathenge to the station to provide a statement in relation to allegations involving the vandalism of a county government water project at Mukandu-ini village the previous week.

Taking to the floor of the House yesterday afternoon, the legislators, led by Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi (Ugunja), asked the investigative bodies to expedite the apprehension of the culprits and their financiers.

“We must condemn violence in all its shapes and forms. Violence is violence whether it happens in Kondele or in Kirinyaga,” declared Wandayi.

He added: “These atrocities which have been meted against our colleague allegedly by the county governor of Kirinyaga or her agents needs to be investigated very expeditious and stern action taken against the financiers, and the perpetrators of this heinous act.”

Act condemned

Echoing Wandayi’s sentiments, Manyatta MP John Mukunji condemned the attack and called on the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome to probe the incident and report to Parliament what transpired.

“We want to see anybody who has been involved and even for those who mobilised for Njeri to be attacked, brought to book and put behind bars,” said Mukunji.

Embu Woman Rep Pamela Njoki called on the security agencies to ensure the safety and security of parliamentarians, irrespective of their political affiliations.

“We must receive the security commensurate with our positions. It is utterly archaic for any individual, regardless of their mental state, to target and harm a defenseless woman,” expressed Pamela, as she fervently urged for the apprehension of the perpetrators.

Her Kisii counterpart Dorice Donya Aburi, who brought the matter to the Assembly’s attention, implored her colleagues to unite in condemning the violence meted on one of their own. Such incidents, she added, could potentially befall any of them, calling for a collective condemnation.