Rongai: Thugs attack former MP as cases of insecurity rise

Former Laikipia North Member of Parliament, Mathew Lempurkel, fell victim to a brazen attack by robbers in the Rongai area of Kajiado County.

Lempurkel was assaulted last night by three assailants on a motorcycle shortly after being dropped off by a taxi at his residence.

"Immediately I got out of the taxi, four people approached me near the main gate and started beating me up, the night guard came out and they run away," he said. 

Lempurkel said he was struck on the head with a blunt object, and his two mobile phones along with cash forcefully taken. 

Following the attack, he was promptly rushed to Nairobi Women's Hospital Rongai, where he received treatment and was subsequently discharged. He is currently recuperating at home. The matter was not reported to the police. 

Two days ago, a local media employee was attacked by robbers along Church road – as he was walking home. He says he was hit in the head twice and his phone stolen.

The two incidents sheds light on the increasing issue of insecurity, with several cases of muggings being reported, residents say.

Prior to the two attacks, five other incidents had been reported to the police in the area, raising concerns among residents about their safety.

According to the residents, some of the areas prone to insecurity include Exciting area, Church road, Kimani road, Masai Lodge Road, 4th, and 5th Avenue roads, Acacia, Merisho road, Kataka Road among others. 

One resident of church road area, Jackline Mutembei, told Wananchi Reporting that most of those being attacked rarely report to police as no action is often taken. 

As Ongata Rongai residents grapple with fear and uncertainty, calls for immediate action from law enforcement authorities resonate louder than ever, emphasising the urgent need for enhanced security measures.