Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi is once again at the centre of a political storm after CCTV footage captured him violently attacking a patron inside a Java House outlet on Thursday, November 27 — the latest incident in a string of dramatic confrontations involving the lawmaker.
The now-viral footage shows the MP entering the restaurant wearing a jungle-green trouser, black jacket and a mask before walking straight toward a seated customer, later identified as Enock Omariba Moriasi. The two exchanged words briefly — though the clip does not reveal what triggered the heated confrontation.
Within seconds, the situation turned chaotic.
Kibagendi is seen kicking Moriasi in the chest, then grabbing him by the neck as stunned customers look on. Staff members rushed to intervene, but the MP broke free and landed a series of punches, sending Moriasi crashing to the floor.
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In a shocking twist, the MP also slapped another customer who attempted to calm him down.
After several tense moments, the scuffle eased, and the two men exchanged a few words before Kibagendi abruptly walked out of the premises. Witnesses described the scene as “terrifying” and “totally unexpected.”
The Java assault has renewed public scrutiny of the MP’s temperament, coming just weeks after another high-profile altercation — this time inside Parliament.
On October 14, Kibagendi engaged in a fiery exchange with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during a sitting of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health.
The meeting, intended to discuss critical health matters, devolved into shouting matches, finger-pointing, and accusations of corruption.
Committee Chair James Nyikal repeatedly attempted to calm the two leaders:
“Make your point and let the Chair proceed,” he pleaded.
But the verbal clashes only intensified.
Duale accused the MP of having a conflict of interest:
“You should not be in this committee… I will write to the Speaker.”
Kibagendi fired back with equal force, demanding evidence and accusing Duale of mismanaging the Social Health Authority (SHA).
He was eventually ordered to leave the session but continued trading barbs as he exited.
The Java assault and the parliamentary confrontation follow yet another incident earlier in October at a funeral in Kisii County.
During the emotionally charged event, Kibagendi clashed with Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi after launching a blistering attack on President William Ruto.
“We were hoodwinked as a community and as a nation to elect a president who is a liar,” Kibagendi declared — prompting Nyakundi to grab a microphone and challenge him.
The scene quickly spiraled as the two MPs pushed each other across the podium, forcing their security teams to intervene amidst loud cheers from sections of the crowd.
The latest Java House altercation has sparked loud calls for accountability, with Kenyans on social media demanding investigations into what many are calling “a dangerous pattern of violent outbursts.”
As the CCTV footage continues to circulate widely online, questions grow louder:
Is Kibagendi’s temper becoming a political liability — and how many more incidents will unfold before action is taken?
The MP is yet to issue an official statement regarding the Java assault.
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