In Bungoma County, a fresh political controversy erupted after the newly elected Chwele‑Kabuchai Ward MCA was publicly summoned by the DCI over an alleged robbery incident in neighboring Nandi County.
The dramatic incident casts a shadow over the MCA’s recent electoral victory and raises serious questions about crime and accountability among elected officials.
The MCA whose name appears in the police notice received the summons requesting his presence at the DCI offices in Nandi County.
Referring to a robbery that reportedly occurred on November 29, 2029, in Tinderet sub‑county involving violent theft of coffee berries.
Citing Section 52 of the National Police Service Act, the document warns that noncompliance can lead to immediate action.
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The court order was issued after a by-election in which the MCA-elect easily defeated his opponent from a major party, who received 2,765 votes, with 6,162 votes (67 percent).
The current local leadership suffered a political setback as a result of his victory, which also sparked rumors that the robbery investigation might be politically motivated.
Obtaining the summons, the MCA-elect publicly expressed concern that the timing seemed to be intended to sabotage his swearing-in.
He accused local political leaders, including a leading MP, of orchestrating what he termed a “witch‑hunt.” He insisted he had nothing to do with coffee farming or trade, calling the accusations baseless.
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