A dramatic exchange unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday, October 14, when Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi engaged in a heated confrontation during a session of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health.
The session, which was meant to address matters related to the health sector, quickly turned chaotic after tempers flared between the two leaders.
In a viral video from the meeting, the pair could be seen shouting at each other as committee members watched, forcing the Chair, Seme MP James Nyikal, to intervene.
"We ask you to make your point and leave it there; let the Chair proceed," Nyikal said in an attempt to calm the situation.
However, his efforts did little to defuse the tension. Kibagendi accused Duale of trying to take control of the committee session and intimidating the Chair.
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The confrontation escalated further when Nyikal warned the MP that he would be asked to leave if he continued interrupting the proceedings, to which Kibagendi responded that he was ready to leave.
The situation took another turn when Duale accused the legislator of having a conflict of interest.
"You should not be in this committee because of conflict of interest; I will write to the speaker," Duale said, sparking another round of angry exchanges.
Kibagendi, visibly agitated, fired back at the CS, demanding proof of the allegations.
"Produce evidence that I own a facility. You are the one who should not be in the Ministry of Health. Your company is stealing from the Social Health Authority (SHA)," he retorted.
Following the outburst, Nyikal ordered Kibagendi to leave the meeting.
As he walked out, the MP continued exchanging words with Duale, accusing the CS of corruption and arrogance.
"You are a thief. You are stealing from people; who are you? You think you can intimidate us?" Kibagendi said as he exited the room.
This comes a month after drama unfolded at a funeral in Kisii County after Kibagendi and his Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi clashed in front of mourners.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the two lawmakers were seen standing on the podium before Kibagendi launched a scathing attack against President William Ruto.
"We were hoodwinked as a community and as a nation to elect a president who is a liar," Kibagendi said before Nyakundi interjected.
The two leaders continued speaking simultaneously, each holding a microphone, as tension built up among the mourners.
The situation escalated when the MPs began pushing each other across the podium, drawing cheers from sections of the crowd.
At one point, Nyakundi attempted to shove Kibagendi off the raised podium, prompting their security teams to rush forward and separate them.
