Fresh details have emerged linking a sitting Member of Parliament’s vehicle to the violent chaos that disrupted the Ol Kalou by-election, raising serious questions about political involvement and the use of private cars in election-day violence.
An investigation highlighted in the Sunday Nation indicates that a high-end black Toyota Land Cruiser (registrations KDL 477Q), registered to Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Wanjiku, was among vehicles spotted at the centre of the mayhem.
The SUV was reportedly seen leading a convoy that ferried hooded and armed men who later unleashed terror on residents, journalists and voters.
According to the findings, the group moved across parts of Ol Kalou in coordinated fashion, with the attackers firing in the air, using tear gas, and disrupting polling activities.
The presence of such organised movement has intensified scrutiny over how the individuals accessed both vehicles and security-like equipment.
The lawmaker has since admitted ownership of the vehicle and confirmed being present in Ol Kalou, but strongly denied any involvement in orchestrating violence.
He maintained that he was in the area to support political mobilisation efforts and claimed the individuals seen in his convoy were his aides and security personnel, not hired goons.
“I was acting alone,” the MP reportedly stated, distancing himself from the armed group and insisting he encountered the chaos while attempting to navigate blocked roads.
Beyond the MP’s vehicle, the probe identified several other cars with questionable registration details, suggesting a wider network behind the disruption.
Among them was a black Toyota Prado (KDJ 032F) linked to private individuals, a silver Prado (KCQ 488H) whose registration raised inconsistencies, and another Land Cruiser (KDW 600Q) associated with a company that later disputed ownership of the vehicle seen on the grounds.
Investigators also flagged the use of duplicate or fake number plates, complicating efforts to trace accountability. One firm, Vipingo Industries, reportedly filed a complaint after its registration details were linked to a vehicle it does not own.
Security agencies have since launched investigations into the incident, with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seeking to identify both the individuals involved and the owners of the vehicles used.
Interior officials have warned that those found culpable will face legal action, amid growing public concern over political interference in security operations.
The Ol Kalou incident has now become a flashpoint in Kenya’s electoral politics, exposing gaps in enforcement, potential misuse of private assets, and rising concerns over organised violence during elections.