- MCAs clashed at the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) General Assembly at KICC, Nairobi, leading to a physical altercation.
- The fight broke out due to a dispute over CAF management, with some MCAs accusing Nairobi Majority Leader Peter Imwatok of suppressing their grievances.
- MCAs demanded a ward fund, citing financial struggles and lack of allocation to their offices.
- Sergeant-at-arms attempted to restore order as organizers urged calm.
A County Assemblies Forum (CAF) General Assembly at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, turned chaotic when a fistfight erupted among Members of County Assemblies (MCAs).
The brawl was triggered by disagreements over the management of CAF, with some members claiming that Nairobi Majority Leader Peter Imwatok was blocking them from expressing their concerns.
Videos captured during the altercation showed MCAs exchanging blows, while others tried to intervene. Sergeant-at-arms officers were seen struggling to restore order as the background filled with shouts and commotion.
MCAs Demand Ward Fund
Beyond the fight, MCAs raised concerns over their financial struggles, demanding an allocation for a ward fund.
“We have been turned into beggars!” some MCAs lamented, explaining that lack of funding had left them relying on financial support from other offices.
They argued that their oversight and representation duties had been weakened due to inadequate resources at the ward level.
Understanding the County Assemblies Forum (CAF)
The County Assemblies Forum (CAF) was established in 2013 to enhance county governance by expanding the membership of its predecessor, the County Assemblies Speakers’ Forum (CASF).
CAF serves as a coordinating body for the 47 County Assemblies in Kenya, ensuring effective law-making, oversight, and representation as outlined in Article 176 of the Constitution.
