Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya

Just days after UDA MP David Kiplagat sounded the alarm over threats to his safety, Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has stepped forward with similar fears, deepening concerns about growing unrest within the party.

Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, May 13, Kihara said her security detail was withdrawn amid increasing threats against members of parliament.

Kihara stressed that every MP has the right to a bodyguard and voiced serious concerns over her safety.

She made a direct appeal to President William Ruto, urging him to intervene and restore her security detail before it’s too late.

“I don’t know how we are supposed to operate, whether we are supposed to have goons in the cars with pangas and rungus. I am calling on the president because he was all over during campaigns, saying that he would never use security forces to advance his politics," Kihara said.

Kihara further suggested that her close association with former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua should not be a reason for her security to be withdrawn.

“I have said many times. I am neither a baby nor am I a fool. I am someone who can make my own decisions, like I made when I was supporting William Samoei Ruto. I was all over this country campaigning for him when we exited Jubilee,” she said.

The legislator warned the president that efforts to frustrate Gachagua’s allies through the use of security agencies would be futile. She added that if anything happens to her while her security has been withdrawn, Ruto should be held responsible.

“I feel so vulnerable now. I feel so exposed. You know our work involves travelling and moving around at night. So, Mr. President, give me back my security officer or my bodyguard. I am a very small person to be fought with a big punch. It’s not fair. Please let me live,” she said.

Kihara warned that the withdrawal of her security isn’t just a coincidence—it’s a chilling indication that someone may be plotting to harm her.

Kihara’s remarks come shortly after Kiplagat disclosed that anonymous letters were found outside his Uasin Gishu residence, cautioning him not to leave his property.

In response to the threats, residents of Soy protested for six hours, calling on the government to enhance security measures for their member of parliament.

The community also pressed law enforcement to probe the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrators to justice. The MP filed a report on the death threats at Ziwa Police Station.

Source: TUKO.co.ke