{"id":1260,"date":"2024-05-25T10:10:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T10:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/?p=1260"},"modified":"2024-05-25T10:10:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T10:10:50","slug":"tensions-rise-in-kitui-county-uda-politics-as-kitui-east-legislator-hon-nimrod-mbai-targets-cs-peninah-malonzas-associate-accusing-him-of-having-intimacy-relationship-with-the-cs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/25\/tensions-rise-in-kitui-county-uda-politics-as-kitui-east-legislator-hon-nimrod-mbai-targets-cs-peninah-malonzas-associate-accusing-him-of-having-intimacy-relationship-with-the-cs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tensions Rise in Kitui County UDA Politics as Kitui East Legislator Hon. Nimrod Mbai Targets CS Peninah Malonza’s Associate , accusing him of having intimacy relationship with the CS."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political tensions are escalating in Kitui County as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) prepares for its internal elections. The latest controversy involves Kitui East legislator Hon. Nimrod Mbai, who is vying for the UDA chairmanship. In a heated exchange, Mbai launched a verbal attack on a close associate of Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a contentious altercation documented by Kitui Times, Mbai directed harsh insults at Malonza\u2019s ally, stating, “Fucking a minister doesn\u2019t make you a hero fucker.” The derogatory remarks have sparked outrage and further inflamed the political atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\"<\/figure>\nscreenshot of hon Nimrod Mbai attack conversation<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In response, Kitui Times observed a rebuttal from Malonza\u2019s aide, suggesting the insults were personal and prompting a defensive reply. The incident highlights the deepening rift between the factions supporting CS Peninah Malonza and Hon. Nimrod Mbai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As the UDA elections approach, Kitui County is bracing for a contentious battle for leadership, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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with both camps preparing for a showdown that will determine the party’s future direction in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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