Raila’s Supporter Gaucho Hospitalised After Alleged Attack in Kamukunji Rally

Bunge la Wananchi president Calvin Okoth popularly known as Gaucho says he has been hospitalized after an attack by goons. 

Gaucho who is famed for defending ODM leader Raila Odinga said the attack meted on him happened while on his way to Kamukunji rally on Tuesday.

The Azimio coalition had convened a meeting at Kamukunji grounds to tell their supporters the way forward after the signing of the Finance Bill to law.

Thousands of Azimio supporters gathered and it is while heading to the function that Gaucho noted that he survived by a whisker an attack. 

"Yesterday, I was attacked by an unknown group of armed men on my way to the Kamukunji rally but I thank God I was able to escape after sustaining serious injuries. I am currently in the hospital receiving treatment," he said in a statement on Facebook.

Gaucho has recently been embroiled in a war of words with Azimio over what he termed" unfair treatment" despite being one of the ardent supporters of Raila.

Recently, Gaucho vowed to keep off Azimio demos in the event they are sanctioned citing lack of appreciation by the Azimio team.

"I really pray to God the bi-partisan talks work. Because if they fail and there is a call for demos again, then I will just wish the Azimio team well going forward," Gaucho said.

The youth leader has been vocal in agitating for Azimio agenda but recently made a U-turn and said he is willing to engage President William Ruto’s camp.