Hon Moses Waliaula,allegedly attacked by Waluke goons at a funeral in Sirisia….Photo/IP
NAMWELA,Bungoma Kenya (IP)
Waliaula, who is undergoing treatment for what he describes as a fractured hand, said the attack occurred on Feb. 14, 2026, at about 3 p.m. at the home of the late Dr. Wanyama during the burial of Mama Damaris, the doctor’s wife.
“All was well until the time I was leaving the burial grounds,” Waliaula said in a statement.
“A lady by the name Linet, Waluke’s NGCDF treasurer, alerted Waluke’s goons to ‘deal with me,’ saying in Kiswahili, ‘Munakula pesa yangu na mnamwacha mtu anaenda?’ That’s how they came after me as I was about to get to the parking grounds and pounced on me with kicks, blows and punches. They left me with a fractured hand.”
The alleged assault followed a charged moment at the burial when mourners gave Waliaula a standing ovation after he questioned delays in tarmacking the Mayanja–Bisunu–Sirisia road and lamented the deteriorating condition of the Sibanga–Toroso–Kolani road.
He also criticized what he termed the MP’s poor development record,“foul language” toward political opponents and poor academic standards in schools within Sirisia .
Waluke has not publicly responded to the specific allegations. Attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.
Leaders condemn violence
Political leaders from across the county and beyond denounced the attack, warning that violence at public gatherings — especially funerals — risks normalizing intimidation in local politics.
A concerned voter from Sirisia, who declined to be named for fear of reprisal, questioned whether the constituency was sliding into lawlessness.
“Is Waluke taking Sirisia for Haiti, Mexico or Colombia?” the voter asked, referencing countries often associated with political violence. “We want roads and development, not broken bones.”
A pattern of controversy :-Waluke is no stranger to political storms.
Last year, he publicly warned George Natembeya, the governor of Trans Nzoia, not to set foot in Bungoma or face “dire consequences.”
He has also traded barbs with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, and mocked Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa as the “too light like a fifth’s turkey” to mount a serious gubernatorial bid.
In separate incidents cited by critics, Waluke has been accused of assaulting Lwandanyi MCA Tony Barasa ,verbally abusing Engineer Keya Malaba ,assaulting supporters of parliamentary aspirant Kasembeli Nasiuma,verbal abuse of Malakisi/Kulisiru ward MCA Everlyne Mutiembu and charging at Namwela MCA Charles Nangulu— claims that have fueled his reputation as a combative ,abusive and violent political figure.
To detractors, the Sirisia lawmaker behaves less like a statesman and more like a bull in a china shop — charging first, reflecting later.
Supporters, however, have previously described him as outspoken and unapologetically direct.
Legal and political implications
Kenya’s electoral laws empower the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to bar candidates found culpable of election-related violence.
The controversy also comes as Waluke positions himself in broader regional politics, including efforts to influence or lead a caucus of Western Kenya MPs aligned to the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Observers warn that unrest at home could undercut his standing regionally.
Some supporters of Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi have privately expressed concern that Waluke’s presence at campaign events could alienate undecided voters wary of confrontational politics.
Development vs. dominance
Waliaula’s criticism of delays in upgrading key roads struck a chord with mourners, many of whom depend on the routes for farming and trade.
For residents, the question is not who shouts the loudest — but who delivers.
As Waliaula recovers, leaders are urging calm and calling for investigations into the incident.
Whether the episode marks a turning point or just another chapter in Sirisia’s turbulent politics may depend on what happens next: accountability — or more theatrics.
