Not adding up: The mystery of Timothy Muriuki’s manhandling by Sonko-supporting toughies

Timothy Muriuki is grabbed by assailants before he could address  journalists on Monday.  [All pics by Willis Awandu/Standard]

Politics is a comedy of errors in the pursuit of, capturing and retention of power. This explains why every television station in Kenya has a weekend slot featuring politicians and their sidekicks making asses of themselves.  And, you are advised not to miss such prime television. It is the only way to be in high spirits in a flooded nation.

And it came to pass that some toughies purporting to act in the interests of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko happened at the Boulevard Hotel, Nairobi, on Monday.