Gunshots fired, several injured as MP Alice Ng'ang'a, MCA supporters clash in Thika

What started as a dispute between MP Alice Ng'ang'a and MCA Peter Mburu swiftly escalated into chaos, leaving several individuals injured amid claims of fatalities. 

The conflict stemmed from competing claims of credit for the market project, with Ng'ang'a asserting that the National Government had allocated Ksh.55 million for its development, as promised by President William Ruto. 

Accusations flew as Ng'ang'a accused the Kiambu County Government, led by Governor Kimani Wamatangi, of attempting to hijack the initiative.

However, tensions reached a breaking point when Ng'ang'a and fellow MPs attempted to officially launch the project, only to find Mburu and his supporters already laying claim to the construction site. 

A confrontation ensued, with stones hurled and tear gas deployed by police officers to quell the escalating violence.

Amidst the chaos, an aide to Ng'ang'a was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, underscoring the intensity of the clash.

MP Alice Ng'ang'a had led other MPs including National Assembly Majoriy Leader Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), Gabriel Kagombe (Gatundu South), Elijah Njoroge (Gatundu North) and Ngoliba Ward MCA Joachim Njama in launching the market,