Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has commended Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and his Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho after police thwarted plans to disrupt a function graced by Deputy President William Ruto in Nyeri County on Sunday.
There was tension at the gate of Giakanja Boys High School after two groups of rowdy youth clashed before the arrival of the DP, who was the chief guest at a fundraiser organised by the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA), Mukaro Diocese.
One group burnt some black t-shirts with inscriptions 'Uhuru's bedroom' and 'No early campaigns' before police moved in and dispersed them.
Seven youths were arrested while the others managed to escape from the armed security officers.
Speaking during the event, Kuria thanked Matiang'i for 'saving' the youths, saying they could have been dealt with had they managed to enter into the venue of the fundraiser.
"I'm happy that Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and PS Karanja Kibicho have made sure this meeting was not disrupted. He actually saved those young boys trying to cause chaos because we would have dealt with them," he said.
On Sunday morning, Kuria had accused his Nyeri Town counterpart Ngunjiri Wambugu of organising goons to disrupt the function, and had asked the Interior Ministry bosses to ensure police maintain law and order.
"Dear PS Kibicho and CS Matiangi. There are rumours that Nyeri Town MP is organising goons to disrupt the event at the AIPCA Mukaro Church that will be graced by the Deputy President this afternoon."
"Kindly ask the police to maintain law and order. I really fear for the lives of those goons given that the AIPCA faithful are the real freedom fighters who liberated this country. The body count might be shocking. I am sure you are up to the task. Uphold the rule of law," Kuria posted on Facebook.