Veteran politician Koigi Wa Wamwere has condemned the violence that was witnessed during the Kibra by-election on Thursday.
Among the victims of the violence was former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who was chased from Laini Saba ward, allegedly by Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters.
Speaking on Saturday, the former Subukia MP condemned the images that came out of the election, pointing out that he even saw a whole Member of Parliament pleading for his life.
"When I saw a Member of Parliament crying like a child and pleading to be spared from beatings, I thought this is not right. (Nilipoona mbunge mzima akilia kama mtoto eti msinipige, niliona hapo sio vizuri)," he said on Radio Sauti ya Mwananchi's Cheche show on Saturday evening.
Wamwere was referring to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who was roughed up by a section of rowdy youth over claims of buying votes.
Barasa, who is among politicians who had been tasked with the job of delivering the win to Jubilee Party's McDonald Mariga, was roughed up despite his pleas for mercy.
The MP was roughed up in the presence of National Assembly Majority Whip Benjamin Washiali, who has since revealed plans to hire private security officers for protection.
Others who were reportedly harassed include; Starehe MP Charles Njagua, South Mugirango's Sylvanus Osoro, and Rigathi Gachagua of Mathira.