Drama as MPs Kibagendi, Nyakundi engage in near-fist fight confrontation
Tensions flared at the funeral of Mama Salome Nyaboke, stepmother to former Governor James Omariba Ongwae, in Kisii County on Friday, September 12, 2025, as MPs Anthony Kibagendi and Japhet Nyakundi came close to a physical confrontation.
The drama unfolded when Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi rose to address mourners from the podium, stating that the community had been misled in electing a president he described as dishonest.
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“We were hoodwinked as a community and as a nation to elect a President who is a liar, a President,” Kibagendi remarked before promoting Kitutu Chache North MP Nyakundi to react.
As the two MPs engage in a heated physical confrontation, elsewhere, the ODM secretary general and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, during the launch of the Githunguri Avocado Cooperative Society in Kiambu County, accused Ruto of making deceptive promises to voters during the last election.
At that moment, an energetic Nyakundi attempted to snatch the microphone from Kibagendi, pushing him dangerously close to the edge of the stadium stage.
A video shared by a local TV station showed Kibagendi swiftly regaining his balance and holding onto the microphone, narrowly avoiding a fall, as the burial ceremony descended into chaos.
Guests seated near the podium were brushed aside as people scrambled for safety, with security personnel rushing in to separate the two MPs and restore order.
Shouts and panic filled the venue as mourners fled to avoid the escalating tension.
The funeral, held in Sensi Ward, Kitutu Chache North Constituency, was attended by prominent leaders, including MPs Silvanus Osoro and Dorice Donya, and Senators Richard Onyonka and Okongo Omogeni.
Salome Ongwae
Despite the chaos, Mama Salome Nyaboke Ongwae was laid to rest with honours as a devoted family matriarch.
She was remembered for her dignity, patience, and unwavering dedication to her children.
Professionally, she served for over 20 years as an ECDE teacher, instilling discipline, knowledge, and values into young learners while nurturing their growth and development.
Her passing left a significant void in the family and community.
Condolences poured in for her loved ones, with many praising her for a life marked by love, service, and steadfast faith.
Illness
Mama Salome Nyaboke Ongwae passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late William Onchonga and Anne Kemuma Onchonga of Mwakibagendi, Kitutu Chache North, Bwo’nchonga.
She was the wife of Nelson Ongwae Monari and co-wife to Grace Moraa Ongwae of Roma Sub-location, Marani District, Kisii County. Mama Salome had six children.
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