MP Mathew Lempurkel with Siaya Senator James Orengo. [Photo/nation.co.ke]
Laikipia North Member of Parliament Mathew Lempurkel claims his life is in danger.
The MP, a close friend of Nasa presidential candidate Raila Odinga, claims he has been receiving threatening messages, the latest being Wednesday night.
He made the claims while addressing the media in Maralal town, Samburu County.
Lempurkel said he had received a chilling message from a mobile number that had not been registered during his campaign tour of Maralal in company of Mr Odinga, and his running mate, Kalonzo Musyoka.
“I received a message from an unregistered number that the sender wants my head,” said Lempurkel.
The lawmaker is now calling on the government to up his security following the threats.
He accused acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’I of being reluctant on the matter.
“I met the Minister for Interior Security yesterday and wanted to discuss the issue but he was very much reluctant,” he said.