Dennis Ambayi, the Man Beaten and Stripped in Malava, Finally Speaks Out
The man who was violently beaten and stripped naked during the chaotic Malava by-election has finally spoken out, giving his own account of what happened and why he believes he became the main target of the attack.
Dennis Ambayi, popularly known as “Nyundo,” was at the centre of a disturbing viral video that showed him being assaulted by a mob during political clashes in Malava Constituency in Kakamega County.
Ambayi was among several people caught up in the wave of violence that erupted during the tense by-election.
The clashes involved rival political groups, and the situation escalated into chaos that saw vehicles torched, supporters attacked, and many residents terrified.
Reports show that the violence had started earlier in the night, with several people sustaining injuries as tension grew ahead of voting.
In a video released after the assault, Ambayi confirmed that he survived the brutal beating. He said he received “life-threatening injuries” and was only saved after good Samaritans intervened before the mob could do further harm.
He expressed gratitude to those who rescued him and stated that despite the humiliation he faced, he is recovering well.
Ambayi also addressed the video in which he appeared to confess that he had been transported from Nairobi to Malava as part of a group allegedly hired to interfere with the voting process.
In that earlier clip, he claimed that their mission was to disrupt the election and influence the outcome against a rival candidate. This confession fueled heated debate about the fairness of the by-election and the involvement of hired goons in local politics.
Despite the backlash and the painful outcome, Ambayi insisted in his latest statement that he does not regret his participation.
He said his intention was to support the political side he believed in, adding that the victory of David Ndakwa — the candidate he was backing — made him feel that the mission had been accomplished, even though it came at a heavy personal cost.
The attack on Ambayi happened during a fast-escalating conflict that also saw vehicles set ablaze and several people injured.
The by-election environment was already tense, with rival groups clashing and trading accusations of vote-tampering and intimidation. On the morning of the vote, a vehicle believed to belong to a political convoy was reportedly torched, sending shockwaves across the constituency.
The dramatic scenes also included emotional moments from DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako, who broke down in tears before voting, saying he had been attacked earlier and that attempts were being made to silence him.
These incidents highlighted how deeply divided and volatile the political environment had become in Malava.
Ambayi’s case has now become a symbol of the wider problem of electoral violence in Kenya — where political competition often attracts mobilised groups, intimidation, and organised disruption.
Human rights observers say his assault raises concerns about mob justice, public humiliation, and the dangers of letting political rivalry spill into violence.
Local leaders and residents are now calling for full investigations into the violence, including the involvement of hired groups and the public assault on Ambayi.
Many say this is necessary to restore trust in elections and to ensure accountability for what happened on the streets of Malava.
As Ambayi continues to recover, the public debate remains active. Some Kenyans argue that his confession about interfering with the election complicates his victimhood, while others insist that no political conflict should ever justify such levels of violence and humiliation.
The Goon who was beaten and stripped Naked in Malava speaks out! pic.twitter.com/GGxGP2ARH4
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) November 28, 2025
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