Migori Governor Okoth Obado has yet again been dragged into another controversy, this time involving the media.
An aide attached to him, reportedly attacked a Nation journalist based in Migori for alleged 'bad coverage'.
Ian Byron reported to the police after the governor’s aide Lisa Wema, reportedly hit him with a bottle of soda in the head.
Byron was reportedly covering an event where the governor was launching a scholarship programme at Migori Stadium, when he was confronted by Ms Wema and two men.
In a statement, Migori deputy communication officer Otieno Sije distanced the governor from the attack.
“It is unfortunate that the incident happened but I want to state that the governor did not have a hand in it. He will address the matter later,” Mr Sije said.
Kenya Union of Journalists Secretary General Migori branch Erick Oduor condemned the incident.
Currently, Governor Obado together with his two aides Michael Oyamo and Casper Obiero are facing murder charges.
The three are accused of being involved in the murder of Sharon Otieno and her unborn child.
During the early stages of the hearing, Obado confessed that he had a relationship with Ms Otieno.