Governor Isaac Ruto hit me at hotel meeting, MCA claims

Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto. Mr Ruto said the push for a referendum should not be misconstrued to mean that leaders were undermining the Jubilee administration. PHOTO | FILE | NATION

What you need to know:

  • Robert Serbai alleged that the governor punched him several times and pulled his ear on Sunday night.
  • Governor Ruto dismissed the claims by the MCA.
  • Bomet police boss Henrietta Wanyama said the MCA had reported the matter but was yet to record a statement.

A ward rep has accused Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto of assaulting him.

Embosom Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Robert Serbai alleged that the governor punched him several times and pulled his ear on Sunday night.

Mr Serbai was allegedly hit for protesting against the Sh265 million given to the assembly in the budget.

Mr Ruto dismissed the claims.

β€œHe gatecrashed my meeting and caused (a) disturbance.

My security escorted him out. No one assaulted him,” he said.

Mr Serbai said he was invited by colleagues to a hotel when a disagreement erupted.

Bomet police boss Henrietta Wanyama said the MCA had reported the matter but was yet to record a statement.