Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi is once again attracting public attention after a troubling incident inside a Java House outlet on Thursday, November 27.
The footage that has since circulated widely shows a tense confrontation that quickly grew into a physical assault involving the legislator and a man identified as Enock Omariba Moriasi.
According to the CCTV video, Moriasi was seated quietly in a corner of the restaurant having his meal before the situation began.
Kibagendi walked into the restaurant wearing a jungle green trouser, a black jacket and a mask.
He appeared agitated as he pointed at Moriasi and seemed to be shouting at him. Moriasi responded verbally, though the exact cause of their disagreement is not clear from the recording.
The exchange escalated suddenly. The video captures the moment Kibagendi kicked Moriasi in the chest before grabbing him by the neck.
This forced staff and customers to rush toward the two men in an attempt to separate them.
Even with others trying to restrain him, Kibagendi pushed on with the assault. He punched Moriasi, sending him to the floor, and then slapped another customer who stepped forward hoping to calm the situation.
After some moments of confusion, the tension eased, and the two men spoke briefly before Kibagendi walked out of the restaurant.
The incident has sparked concern because it comes only months after the MP was involved in a dramatic confrontation in Parliament.
During a session of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health on Tuesday, October 14, Kibagendi and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale clashed in a heated exchange.
The meeting, meant to discuss issues in the health sector, broke into chaos as the two leaders shouted at each other while other committee members watched.
Chairperson James Nyikal tried repeatedly to restore order, urging them to make their points and allow the session to continue, but the argument persisted.
Kibagendi accused Duale of trying to dominate the session and intimidate the Chair.
When Nyikal warned that he would remove him from the meeting if he continued interrupting, Kibagendi said he was ready to walk out.
The situation became more intense when Duale accused the MP of having a conflict of interest.
Kibagendi demanded proof, responding angrily and accusing the CS of overseeing corruption at the Social Health Authority.
Nyikal eventually ordered the MP to leave, and Kibagendi continued exchanging sharp words with Duale as he exited.
Only a month before that, another confrontation involving Kibagendi unfolded at a funeral in Kisii County.
He and Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi disagreed publicly while addressing mourners.
The two began speaking over each other, each holding a microphone, after Kibagendi criticised President William Ruto.
What started as a verbal clash quickly turned physical when the leaders pushed each other on the podium, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd until security officers intervened.
The series of incidents has raised fresh questions about the MP’s conduct both in public spaces and official settings.
