Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai of physically assaulting him during an altercation on Saturday afternoon.

The incident reportedly took place at approximately 3:40 p.m. at a restaurant along Lenana Road in Nairobi’s Kilimani area.

According to a statement issued by Owino on Sunday, the MP had gone to the establishment to meet with a senior clergyman.

Having released his security detail for the Christmas holidays, Owino noted that he had driven himself to the venue alone.

The confrontation allegedly began after Owino concluded his 20-minute meeting and prepared to leave.

“As I was departing, I noticed a group of people known to me seated at an adjacent table,” Owino stated. “Out of courtesy, I approached the table and greeted those present, including the MCA for Kileleshwa Ward, Hon. Robert Alai.”

Owino claims the encounter turned hostile when Alai accused him of orchestrating social media attacks against his wife.

“Without provocation, he accused me of being behind alleged social media attacks on his wife,” Owino said. “I calmly explained that I do not know his wife, that she has never wronged me in any way, and that I have no reason whatsoever to involve innocent family members in politics.”