# Video: Watch How A Governor Was Teargased During Mashujaa Day Celebrations

- Link: https://steshanews.co.ke/video-watch-how-a-governor-was-teargased-during-mashujaa-day-celebrations/
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:47:28+00:00
- Author: STESHA

**Chaos as Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma Is Teargassed During Mashujaa Day Celebrations**

**ELDORET, Kenya** — On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, thousands of Kenyans across the
country gathered to mark Mashujaa Day celebrations. While President William Ruto
presided over the national main event at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret City,
Uasin Gishu County, county governors led decentralized festivities in their respective
jurisdictions.

However, the event in Meru County descended into political chaos after police lobbed
teargas canisters to disperse a rowdy crowd, disrupting the official proceedings.

Meru County Governor **Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia** was forced to cut short his official
address at Githongo Stadium as choking fumes swept across the podium.

A viral video circulating online shows Governor Mutuma struggling to deliver his
speech while wiping his eyes and coughing, surrounded by security officers attempting
to shield him from the irritating gas.

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The confrontation erupted when police officers intervened to quell escalating tensions
between rival political factions present at the venue. Clashes broke out after supporters
associated with former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza began chanting “one term” slogans
to heckle the county chief.

Security officers moved in, discharging teargas canisters directly toward the swelling
crowd and near the main pavilion to disperse the chanting supporters.

The sudden dispersion triggered panic among attendees, sending residents and local
dignitaries scrambling for safety as the Mashujaa Day function ground to an abrupt
halt. Prior to the stadium disruptions, tension had already been brewing across 
Githongo following reports of localized clashes and stone-throwing incidents involving
political youth groups.

Security agencies in Meru County have since heightened presence around the area 
to restore order, while county officials have condemned the violent disruption of
a public national holiday celebration.

Watch The Video By Clicking [Here](https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EfZUR59Kv/).

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