Monday, January 05,
2026 - Kileleshwa MCA, Robert Alai, has dismissed claims that he drew a
firearm on Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino, during a confrontation at a city
restaurant.
Speaking on Monday, January 5th, Alai revealed that
the incident occurred at Cedar Restaurant, where Owino approached his table.
Alai said he declined to greet the MP, citing discomfort,
but Owino allegedly became aggressive, pushing his head and making remarks
about “arranging” him in Nairobi politics.
Alai insisted that he has no interest in the Nairobi
gubernatorial race and urged Owino to keep family matters out of political
disputes.
He claimed that the MP grew agitated, repeatedly pushing his
head despite requests to stop.
“I told him I don’t want to greet him and asked him to go
home because the situation was uncomfortable,” Alai said.
The MCA denied drawing his weapon, explaining that while he
had a licensed gun on his waist, a colleague seated nearby removed it during
the scuffle.
“I only stood up and pushed him back.”
“There is CCTV footage that will show I never drew the gun,”
he added.
Police have since confiscated Alai’s firearm.
Kilimani OCPD, Patricia Yegon, confirmed that both leaders
recorded statements at the station.
“The MCA had a firearm, which was seized and is currently at
Kilimani Police Station,” she said.
Owino, however, accused Alai of assault, claiming that the
MCA struck him on the chest and jaw with a pistol in full view of patrons.
He further alleged Alai poured water on his face before he
left the restaurant to file a complaint at Kilimani Police Station.
The clash comes amid simmering tensions between the two
politicians, with Alai accusing Owino of orchestrating online attacks against
his wife.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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