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Alfred Mutai

Also known as: Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai · Hon. Alfred Mutai · Hon. Mutai

Kuresoi North MP at center of violent shooting incident in June 2026 involving clash with governor's supporters.

2026-05-302026-06-21

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Questions emerge over who mobilized youths in Kuresoi violence as 56 arrested. [Daniel Chege , Standard] Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai is yet to be arrested several hours after a shoot out that left three nursing gun shot wounds.

    MP in gun drama missing as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in Kuresoi
  3. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, police said they are still pursuing Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai to record a statement regarding the incident as part of ongoing investigations.

    Police arrest 56 suspects over meeting disruption in Kuresoi North
  4. Police hunt Kuresoi North MP after three shot in supporters clash

    1. Capital News

      Several people were injured yesterday after supporters of Nakuru Governor and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai allegedly clashed during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Nyota Ward, Kuresoi North.

      56 Held After Clashes Disrupt Public Function in Kuresoi North
    2. Citizen Digital

      Police hunt MP Alfred Mutai after three shot in clash with Governor Kihika supporters By Citizen Reporter June 19, 2026 10:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai during a past func

      Police hunt MP Alfred Mutai after three shot in clash with Governor Kihika supporters
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 — The National Police Service has launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North Member of Parliament Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a political event in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, that left several people nursing gunshot injuries.

    Police Launch Manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai Over Nakuru Violence
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya June 19 – Several people were injured on Friday after supporters of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai allegedly clashed during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Nyota Ward, Kuresoi North.

    Several Injured as Kihika and MP Mutai Supporters Clash in Kuresoi North
  7. Citizen Digital

    According to Job Kiprono, violence allegedly broke out after Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the event, which was being led by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and attended by several other leaders.

    Three people shot as Nakuru Governor, Kuresoi North MP supporters clash
  8. The Standard

    Three people were shot during an empowerment rally at Umoja Secondary School in Tulwet, Kuresoi North, following a violent confrontation allegedly involving area MP Alfred Mutai.

    Three nursing gunshot wounds in rally chaos linked to MP
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePolice are looking for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos in his constituency left three people nursing gunshot injuries.

    Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    However, as Parliament paid tribute to the victims, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok was in Baringo alongside Baringo North MP Joseph Makilap, Mosop MP Julius Ruto and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election bid.‎‎During Thursd

    PS Bitok campaigned for Ruto in Baringo as the country mourned Utumishi girls
Politics

Kuresoi North MP remains missing after shooting incident

The News

Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has not yet been arrested several hours after a shootout that left three people with gunshot wounds. Fifty-six people have been arrested as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in the violence.

Why it matters

A sitting MP remains missing after a shooting incident at a public event, raising serious questions about political violence and state accountability ahead of 2027 elections.

10 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Kuresoi North MP remains missing after shooting incident

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has not yet been arrested several hours after a shootout that left three people with gunshot wounds. Fifty-six people have been arrested as questions emerge over who mobilized youths in the violence.

    10 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest 56 suspects after Kuresoi North event disruption

    Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Police arrest 56 after clashes at Kuresoi North public event

    The National Police Service confirmed the arrest of at least 56 individuals following violent disturbances at a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Kuresoi North attended by senior leaders including Governor Susan Kihika. Tensions reportedly flared when Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the venue with supporters, sparking confrontations with residents and other attendees; police recovered multiple exhibits believed to have been used in the violence.

    23 hours ago · Capital News

Friday 19 June

  1. Police hunt Kuresoi North MP after three shot in supporters clash

    Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following a violent confrontation between his supporters and those of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika at a youth empowerment meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left three people with gunshot injuries. The clash also saw a bus set ablaze by unknown persons.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police hunt Kuresoi North MP over Nakuru political violence

    Police have launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County, Nakuru County, that left several people with gunshot injuries. According to police, the confrontation involved suspected goons allegedly allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Susan Kihika.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Supporters of Kihika and Mutai clash in Kuresoi North

    Several people were injured on Friday after supporters of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai clashed during a Youth and Women Empowerment Programme in Nyota Ward. Residents claimed gunshots were fired during the confrontation, though this could not be independently verified; a welfare bus was also set ablaze during the unrest.

    19 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. Three shot during Nakuru governor and MP supporter clash

    Three people sustained gunshot wounds during a violent confrontation at a women and youth empowerment event in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, allegedly after Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the meeting being led by Governor Susan Kihika.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Three shot during rally chaos linked to MP in Kuresoi

    Three people were shot during an empowerment rally at Umoja Secondary School in Tulwet, Kuresoi North, following a violent confrontation allegedly involving area MP Alfred Mutai. The event was organised by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. Police search for Kuresoi North MP after constituency shooting

    Police are searching for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos at a constituency empowerment meeting left three people with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred when Mutai was allegedly denied entry to a meeting hosted by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika; his supporters clashed with those from the governor's side, and a bus was set ablaze.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. PS Bitok campaigns for Ruto while Utumishi Girls tragedy mourned

    Education PS Julius Bitok was campaigning for President Ruto's re-election in Baringo on Thursday, the same day Parliament observed a moment of silence for 16 learners who died in a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

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