Hillary Sigei, the Senator for Bomet County, has condemned what he termed as a violent and politically motivated attack after he and his team were disrupted during a church service in Sigor Ward, Chepalungu Sub-county.
In a statement issued after the incident, Sigei said the chaos erupted at around 2:20 pm on Sunday while he was attending a service at Kabolwo Deliverance Church.
According to the senator, a group of individuals stormed the area shortly after his arrival, disrupting the service and targeting his entourage.
Sigei alleged that stones were hurled at his team, several vehicles were damaged, and a number of people sustained injuries. What was meant to be a peaceful church gathering quickly descended into disorder.
“These individuals didn’t just disrupt the service; they smashed vehicles and injured innocent members of my team,” Sigei said, describing the attack as “pure thuggery.”
The senator confirmed that the matter had been reported at Sigor Police Station and called for swift investigations and the arrest of those responsible.
Links to Oversight Activities
Sigei linked the incident to his oversight role in the county, saying his visit to Sigor Ward was part of a broader tour to assess the status of development projects, some of which he claims are not operational.
“This attack is directly connected to my oversight role on projects. It is an attempt to intimidate and silence efforts to demand accountability and ensure development is reflected on the ground,” he stated.
He also criticised the disruption of a place of worship, noting that churches should remain neutral and peaceful spaces free from political confrontation.
The senator urged residents of Bomet County to remain calm and avoid being drawn into violence or divisive actions.
“I want to assure the people of Bomet that I will not be intimidated or deterred from my constitutional oversight duties. We will not allow a few individuals to derail the accountability and service delivery that residents deserve,” he said.
Sigei reaffirmed his commitment to continue inspecting development projects across the county and vowed to pursue the matter through legal channels.
By the time of publication, police had not issued an official statement, though investigations are reportedly underway.
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