I was hit on my lower abdomen, says Kidero

By Standard Digital Reporter

Nairobi, Kenya: Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero now alleges he was assaulted around his lower abdomen, an act he found embarrassing, disgusting and highly disrespectful during a commotion that ensued at City Hall Friday.

During a heated verbal exchange, Kidero allegedly slapped Nairobi Women Representative Rachel Shebesh.

It is alleged Shebesh had stormed Kidero’s office with some county employees’ over the ongoing strike over unpaid salaries which has paralysed operations.

Kidero termed the incident as unfortunate and regrettable and assured the residents of Nairobi that the matter, which was now in the hands of investigative authorities, will be pursued within the due process to its logical conclusion.

“I wish to regard what happened to me yesterday at City Hall as a despicable act of aggression on my personal integrity and that of the office of the Governor”, Kidero said in statement sent to newsrooms and signed by County Executive, Information Communication head Mohamed Abdullahi.

The Governor further alleged that they have information that the storming of City Hall on Friday was a premeditated act orchestrated by negative forces who are opposed to the on-going reforms to streamline governance of the City.

Kidero also appealed to Kenyans and especially residents of Nairobi to desist from speculation and presumptive actions and let the due process take its course.

‘’For the past 24 hours, I am aware that there has been a lot of speculation on social media as to what actually happened during the incident. I wish to appeal to Kenyans and especially residents of Nairobi to desist from speculation and presumptive actions and let the due process take its course’’ he said.

He also assured residents of Nairobi that his office remains  committed to fulfilling their mandate to make Nairobi the city of choice in Africa for all to invest, work and live.

You can watch the video of Kidero 'slapping' Shebesh here.