John Waluke’s opponent Moses Nandalwe attacked, cars smashed

Sirisia MP John Waluke’s opponent Moses Nandalwe is nursing injuries after being attacked by protesters aggrieved by the sentencing of the lawmaker.

Nandalwe who was caught up in the melee at Sirisia market while heading to Bungoma town had his two cars, a Mercedes-Benz and Toyota V8, pelted with stones by the protesters who linked him to the predicaments that befall the area MP.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke the flamboyant youthful politician said he sustained minor injuries during the scuffle but had his two cars damaged.

“My convoy was attacked at Sirisia market by hired goons and Waluke supporters as I was on my way to Bungoma town to check on mys ailing friend at Bungoma West Hospital,” he confrmed during an interview with TUKO.co.ke.

He allayed claims that the incident was accidental and that he was just a victim of the demonstrations.

“Protesters were strategically positioned at Sirisia CDF office and immediately I arrived there they started throwing stones and smashed the rear windscreen of my V8 and Sunroof of the Mercedes Benz. I pass that place almost on a daily basis and they know my cars,” he said

The incident came barely days after the flashy politician was spotted praying for Waluke ahead of the MP’s sentencing.

Waluke and Nandalwe have been at loggerheads since 2013 and their political antagonism has been characterised by epic physical confrontations and humorous verbal assaults.

“I will not retaliate, revenge nor take them to court. They are still my people. In fact, I am willing to help him (Waluke) financially so that he gets out of prison,” he added.

The 32-year-old Law graduate who vied for the Sirisia parliamentary seat in 2017 on an ODM ticket lost to Waluke and has since vowed to trounce the lawmaker in 2022 contest.

“I would like to beat my opponent in 2022, that is the plan I have and I know I will beat him. However, if God wants me to be the MP before 2022 who I am to refuse?” said Nandalwe.