Western Kenya MP Fires Warning Shot To Hecklers Ahead Of Matungu Lawmaker's Burial

Matungu Lawmaker's Burial

Photo: Deputy president Dr William Ruto and Western Kenya leaders in the past. (Source/Facebook/Dr Boni Khalwale)

Mumias East constituency Member of Parliament Benjamin Washiali has sternly warned his fellow politicians of plans to heckled leaders with dissenting voices during the upcoming burial of his deceased Matungu colleague Justus Murunga.

While addressing a press conference at the home of the deceased in Kakamega on Monday, Washiali noted that dire consequences awaited individuals who have been used by politicians as spent cartridges to execute their selfish heckling assignments.

The lawmaker revealed that the anticipated function, whose date is yet to be known, would be attended by high profile leaders, hence, the security apparatus had been enhanced to wade off trouble-makers.

According to Washiali, rented goons who would attempt to stage heckling drama would be identified and the gate and denied access to the event.

The vocal MP argued that the deceased ought to be given a send off that befits his status, bereft of shame and distraction.

"We have beefed up security here and before you arrive, we will ensure that before you arrive here with you team of hecklers, we catch you at the gate," said Washiali.

Washiali asserted that although the late legislator was elected on a Amani National Congress (ANC) party ticket, he made friends with politicians from all sides of political divide, more so with himself and the deputy president Dr William Ruto. 

He claimed that politicians from all political parties including ANC, ODM, Jubilee, FORD-Kenya and Wiper Democratic Movement were invited to the event.

However, he called on them to ensure that their political speeches become more unifying than dividing.

Justus Murunga died on Saturday while receiving treatment at a Mission Hospital in Kakamega. He was suspected to have died of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019).