Mwengi Mutuse’s Car Set on Fire in Fresh Attack Months After Gachagua Impeachment Motion

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse is once again at the center of a worrying security incident after his car was set on fire today, months after he filed the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

The attack has revived concerns about escalating political intimidation targeting outspoken leaders.

According to witnesses at the scene, the vehicle went up in flames shortly after unidentified individuals were seen loitering around the area.

The fire spread rapidly, leaving the car completely burned before residents could intervene. By the time police arrived, the attackers had escaped, leaving behind charred remains and shocked locals.

Residents who spoke to Newshub described the incident as a deliberate and coordinated act, saying the manner in which the fire was started suggested clear intent.

Community members expressed fear that the attack was politically motivated, pointing directly to Mutuse’s bold stand months ago when he pushed for the impeachment of the Deputy President — a move that placed him in the national spotlight and exposed him to sharp political backlash.

The MP, who has previously voiced concerns about threats linked to his political stance, condemned the incident and urged security agencies to treat it as a serious attack on democratic spaces.

He insisted that intimidation would not weaken his resolve or silence leaders who choose to stand by their principles.

Police have already launched investigations, collecting evidence from the scene and speaking with locals who saw suspicious movements before the fire.

Officers are also working to determine whether the attack is connected to earlier threats Mutuse has reported over recent months.

Local leaders in Kibwezi West have called for enhanced security for the legislator, warning that attacks of this nature create fear among public servants and risk destabilizing the political environment. They urged the government to ensure perpetrators are quickly identified and brought to justice.

Today’s incident adds to the growing anxiety around the safety of vocal politicians, especially those who have taken controversial positions in national politics.

As investigations continue, residents and leaders alike are watching closely, hoping this attack will not mark the beginning of a new wave of politically charged violence.

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