Kieni Member of Parliament (MP) Njoroge Wainaina has launched a scathing attack on former Kieni MP and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Kanini Kega, accusing him of making remarks while drunk after Kega claimed he had survived an attack in Nyandarua County.

Speaking through his social media accounts on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Wainaina dismissed Kega’s claims and questioned his political relevance in Kieni, Ol Kalou and beyond.

“Bro, stop looking for political relevance while drunk. You are already politically irrelevant in Kieni, Ol Kalou and beyond,” Wainaina wrote.

He also mocked Kega over what he described as flour stains on his trousers, suggesting they came from a place where chapatis were being prepared rather than from the alleged attack.

War of words follows attack remarks

Wainaina’s remarks came barely hours after Kega said that unknown armed men, whom he identified as police officers, pursued his convoy after campaign activities in Ol Kalou on Monday evening.

In a video shared on Facebook, Kega claimed three vehicles carrying armed officers intercepted his convoy as he travelled towards Nyahururu.

“Kenyans, you can see I’m under attack. I’ve been chased by armed police officers. They pointed guns at me. We were only able to escape,” Kega said.

He further alleged that his vehicle was sprayed with bullets and displayed what he said was a broken gun butt and a live bullet, which he claimed had been handed over to Kasuku Police Station as evidence.

Political temperatures rise

The exchange adds to growing political tensions surrounding the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, which has attracted intense campaigns from leaders aligned to both the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the opposition.

Kega’s claims also followed violence reported during political activities in Nyahururu over the weekend, further heightening security concerns ahead of Thursday’s vote.

Ol Kalou contest under spotlight

The July 16 by-election will fill the parliamentary seat left vacant following the death of former MP David Kiaraho and is widely viewed as a key political contest ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has repeatedly urged political leaders and supporters to conduct peaceful campaigns and comply with electoral laws as voters prepare to head to the ballot.