Uasin Gishu MCA private parts squizzed in heated debate – Weekly Citizen

Maraswa

Two Uasin Gishu MCAs engaged in a fierce fistfight following a disagreement over a nominee for the chief officer’s post.
MCA Edwin Maraswa of Kapseret and his colleague Julius Songok, Tulwet/Chuiyat fought during a heated debate over the capability of Ann Koech nomination as chief officer for Devolution and Public Service. It is reported that the MCAs present during the debate could not agree on whether Koech was suitable for the position.
It is said that Koech was being pushed to land the slot by a section in the county public service in conjunction with an aide of Governor Jackson Mandago.
A petition had been filed blocking Koech’s nomination to hold the slot on grounds of irregular employment of county staff and being too old. The vetting committee fearing a backlash postponed the exercise and scheduled it for a later date. It is said that out of the blue, Maraswa grabbed Songok’s most valuable assets and started squeezing them as Songok fought back to free himself. Once free, Songok with his mouth wide open landed three quick blows on Maraswa’s face. Maraswa in return threw one in revenge that landed on the cheek of Songok.
Langas MCA Francis Muya who was present and others could not believe their eyes as the two bulls of Uasin Gishu showcased their boxing prowess.
Their counterparts managed to calm the situation as the house had been turned into battleground. Maraswa was opposed to the nomination of of Koech while Songok backed it.
Songok is a member of the PSM committee. Speaker David Kiplagat had ruled that supporters of Koech had carried the day. According to the leader of majority Josphat Lowoi, the report was approved at the assembly through acclamation process and the nominee had been endorsed according to required procedures. During the vetting, four MCAs disputed the results leading to the fiasco.
Now, the county Assembly plans to institute disciplinary action against the duo based on Chapter Six of the constitution on leadership and integrity of state officers.