Tensions ran high at the Uasin Gishu County offices on Tuesday when a group of unidentified goons stormed the premises and forcefully removed City Manager Tito Koiyet from his office.
The shocking incident, believed to be linked to internal power struggles, has exposed deep divisions within the county administration.
According to insiders, the chaos was fueled by a growing rift among senior officials, reportedly driven by political greed and personal interests.
Witnesses say the attackers acted with confidence, seemingly emboldened by backing from powerful figures within the county government. The dramatic takeover disrupted normal operations, sending a strong message about the level of impunity gripping the county’s leadership.
Observers and political analysts have raised concerns that governance in Uasin Gishu is rapidly deteriorating, with service delivery taking a backseat as political factions fight for control. The escalating wrangles have left county workers and residents uncertain about the future of leadership in the region.
Sources now suggest that the turmoil is far from over, with reports indicating that Municipal Chair Kitur could be the next target. The internal battle within Governor Jonathan Bii’s administration appears to be intensifying, raising questions about who is truly in charge.
While Governor Bii has yet to publicly comment on the incident, growing speculation suggests he may be involved, either directly or through close allies seeking to consolidate power.
The silence from his office has only fueled suspicions that these aggressive moves could be part of a broader political strategy to sideline certain officials and tighten control over county affairs.
Residents and stakeholders are increasingly worried that these power struggles are not random events but rather a well-coordinated effort to manipulate leadership within the county government.
The use of force and intimidation to settle political disputes has sparked outrage, with calls for intervention to restore order and ensure that governance is not derailed by selfish political interests.
Chaos erupted at the Uasin Gishu County offices on Tuesday as a group of goons stormed the premises and forcibly ejected City Manager Tito Koiyet from his office over what insiders describe as a deepening power struggle within the county administration, allegedly driven by… pic.twitter.com/1KyZnyBHl7
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