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Alfred Mutai

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

Kuresoi North MP who faced charges over a June 2026 shooting at a constituency event that left three injured, later released on bail and eventually discharged.

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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 avoids charges in shooting inquiry

The News

Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has escaped charges over links to a June 19, 2026 shooting in the constituency that left three people shot, a bus torched and vehicles vandalised. A magistrate dismissed a police application to extend his investigation period and ordered detectives to charge him or discharge him, and by closing of business yesterday no charges had been preferred.

15 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Kuresoi North MP avoids charges in shooting inquiry

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has escaped charges over links to a June 19, 2026 shooting in the constituency that left three people shot, a bus torched and vehicles vandalised. A magistrate dismissed a police application to extend his investigation period and ordered detectives to charge him or discharge him, and by closing of business yesterday no charges had been preferred.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Government plans Kenyatta Dam desilt project to boost irrigation

    The government has announced plans to desilt Kenyatta Dam in Kuresoi, Nakuru County, to expand irrigation opportunities and provide alternative economic activities for communities around the Mau Forest Complex, while reducing reliance on forest resources.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 26 June

  1. First Lady leads Mau Forest tree-planting restoration drive

    First Lady Rachel Ruto and Ida Odinga led a tree-planting exercise in the Mau Forest Complex as part of the Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme, which aims to plant more than 40 million tree seedlings over the next decade to rehabilitate the forest and support the national campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kuresoi North MP released on bail in Nakuru shooting case

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on Sh50,000 cash bail after appearing in court over a shooting incident that injured three people at an event in Nakuru County. The incident occurred at an economic empowerment event organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. MP Mutai released on bail after detention hearing

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai, detained overnight after surrendering to police in connection with shooting chaos and an alleged assault during a June 19 rally, was released on a Sh100,000 bond with surety by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet. The magistrate dismissed the police request for 21-day detention, ruling there was insufficient evidence and that investigations could proceed without his continued custody.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on 100,000 shilling bond

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The court rejected a prosecution bid for 21-day detention.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai released on Ksh.100K bond

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been released on cash bail after being arraigned over violent clashes that left three people injured. The MP is suspected of involvement in violent clashes and a shooting incident during a youth empowerment event in his constituency.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kuresoi North MP arrested after violent clashes injure five

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai was detained and is due in court following violent clashes at a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi Sub-County that left five people injured, including three with gunshot wounds, and vehicles destroyed. Police said the violence involved suspected goons allied to Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika, and 56 suspects were arrested with 44 later released.

    23 June 2026 · Capital News

  4. Twelve suspects in Kuresoi North shooting released on bond

    Twelve suspects connected to chaos in Kuresoi North on June 19—where three people were shot, one bus was burned, and two vehicles vandalised during a Kenya Kwanza event—were released on bond of Sh50,000 each by Senior Principal Magistrate Vincent Adet, who ruled the police lacked evidence for a 21-day detention.

    23 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. Investigation must target political leaders recruiting goons in Molo violence

    An opinion piece calls for authorities to investigate who between Governor Susan Kihika and Kuresoi MP Alfred Mutai is responsible for violence in Molo, Nakuru County, where three people were shot and 56 suspected goons arrested, arguing that without holding political leaders accountable, goon culture will persist.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  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.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kuresoi MP missing after shooting incident; 56 arrested

    Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai remains unarrested hours after a shootout that left three people with gunshot wounds, as questions emerge over who mobilized youths involved in the violence. Police have arrested 56 people in connection with the incident.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  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.

    20 June 2026 · 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.

    20 June 2026 · 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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