East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Kanini Kega has claimed that his security detail has been withdrawn, raising concerns over his safety.
In a brief statement shared on his social media accounts on Monday, July 20, the lawmaker announced the development while expressing confidence despite the alleged withdrawal.
“My security has been withdrawn. But I have God,” Kega wrote.
The claim could not be independently verified, and it was not immediately clear whether the withdrawal had been carried out by the relevant authorities.
The announcement comes days after Kega said he was attacked while driving from Ol Kalou town during campaigns ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
The incident reportedly occurred on the night of July 13, as the lawmaker, who is a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, was returning from a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) campaign event supporting candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau.
According to Kega, he was followed from Ol Kalou town before armed individuals caught up with his convoy at Kasuku Centre in neighbouring Ol Jororok Constituency.
The EALA MP said he and his driver were forced to abandon their vehicle and escape on foot as the attackers approached.
Kega claimed that a local family provided him with shelter as he sought refuge after the incident. He also alleged that armed officers pursued him during the incident and pointed guns at him and his driver.
“Kenyans, you can see I'm under attack. I've been chased by armed police officers. They pointed guns at me. We were only able to escape. You can see I'm being hosted by these children. Ruto, you are not going to kill us unless you kill all of us,” Kega said in a video recorded after the incident.
Kega was previously a supporter of President William Ruto but later fell out with the government following the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in 2024.
Police have not publicly explained the circumstances surrounding the reported withdrawal of Kega’s security.
The development has drawn reactions from opposition figures, with some alleging that the move could be linked to political pressure against government critics. However, the claim remains unconfirmed.