Police probes Cate Waruguru for allegedly assaulting woman at Ruto rally in Laikipia
Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru is being probed for allegedly assaulting a woman during Deputy President William Ruto’s rally in Laikipia on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Lucy Wairumu Kariuki has reportedly filed a complaint with the authorities claiming to have been physically and verbally assaulted by the legislator.
Kirima Sub-County Police Commander Donald Sailor told a local daily that police were piecing together evidence and reviewing the occurrence of the incident that is reported to have occurred at Sipili trading centre.
“The lady made a complaint with the police on Thursday claiming to have been arrested by the MP. Investigations will be launched with a view of establishing what really transpired,” said Sailor.
Wairimu was identified as among the people who heckled the DP during his tour of the region and upon being pointed out, she was whisked to Waruguru’s car where she was strangled and assaulted.
The woman now wants the relevant authorities to ensure justice is served adding that the woman rep might use her wealth and influence to deter investigations.
“Politicians are known to use their great wealth and influence to compromise investigations. I am pleading with those investigating the matter to ensure that justice is served to me,” she said.
Ruto Tuesday told off hecklers at a rally in Laikipia county who booed when he was making his speech.
“Don’t come to make noise at my rally. Everyone should plan their own rally. Stop the stupidity,” he said.
I won’t allow it. You can’t come here to heckle me. If you don’t want to be here, go in peace. Everyone should plan their rally.”
“Msikuje hapa kupiga kelele kwa mkutano yangu. Kila mtu apange mkutano yake. Wacheni upuzi hapana.No.. no siwezi kukubali..kwani mumekuja kutupigia kelele hapa. Kama hamtaki tuende na nidhamu please tafathali… kila mtu apange mkutano yake.”
