Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala on Friday narrowly escaped death following a shootout that happened at Mayoni in Matungu, Kakamega County.
Chaos erupted after shots were fired at the senator’s convoy and other vehicles pelted with stones as rival supporters of the Senator and Sports CS Rashid Echesa clashed at Mayoni area.
The incident happened while Malala was coming from the opening ceremony of Fafa Medical School in Matungu.
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It is reported that the attackers, believed to be CS Echesa's supporters, attacked the Senators convoy as he was on his way to attend an event at the region.
The crew from the legislator’s security detail were forced to shoot in the air as some of Malala’s supporters retaliated.
Posting on his Twitter the CS dismissed reports by some media houses that he was also at the scene.
In his post, he exclaimed: "Dear Kenyans, kindly ignore the fake news alleging my involvement in a scuffle with my Brother Senator Cleophas Malala today in Kakamega County where two people are feared dead.
"The life of every Kenyan deserves to be respected. Let us maintain peace and build our Country Kenya," the CS concluded.
At the function, Malala had accused some politicians from Mumias of frustrating efforts to revive the Mumias Sugar Company.
"Some leaders from Mumias are using their might to make sure industries from this region fall," the lawmaker announced.
Mumias Police boss Peter Kattam noted that investigations were underway.
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