Musician assaulted for backing DP William Ruto

Mr David Sakari with DP Ruto in 2016.

Police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a musician for backing Deputy President William Ruto. Police in Webuye launched a manhunt for Mr Bernard Wakamala after attacking Mr David Sakari, a member of the Webuye Jua Kali band. The suspect is a pro-Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI) supporter while Mr Sakali is DP Ruto supporter.

"He took a beer bottle and hit me on the head twice. I bled profusely before friends took me to Webuye Sub County Hospital, where I was treated and discharged," Mr Sakari said after the attack which occurred at Satellite Hotel in Webuye town on September 18.