Mary Biketi’s Flashy SUV Destroyed by Crude Weapons-Wielding Goons
- Mary Biketi, Wycliffe Oparanya's partner, toured Trans Nzoia county courtesy of her foundation
- She was spotted atop her luxe SUV, waving at residents of Trans Nzoia, and was disheartened when her vehicle was destroyed
- In an exclusive with TUKO.co.ke, the CS's partner noted that the objective of her foundation is to empower the less fortunate in society
- A section of Kenyans advised Biketi to be more wary in the future and to buffer her security team
CS Wycliffe Oparanya's lover Mary Biketi's SUV has been destroyed by goons in Trans Nzoia county.
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Biketi, the founder of a philanthropic foundation, in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, said the incident was regrettable and should never happen again in Trans Nzoia.
She added that her foundation is not after politics; rather, it is seeking to identify and recruit ambassadors.
"I am very sad for what has happened to us today. The objective of my foundation is to empower the less fortunate in the society and our campaign is not in any way political," Biketi said.
Via her Instagram account, she condemned the attack on her and her team. She said:
"I want to take this strongest opportunity to condemn the violence meted on our team while undertaking the well meaning initiative meant to empower our society In Tranzoia County today."
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What did Biketi's foundation workers say?
Peninah Makambi, a member of Mary Biketi Foundation, condemned the incident and called for an investigation and the arrest of all the youths involved in the fracas.
Morgan Chesoni and Ali B, working with the foundation, said the attack would not divert their focus.
Ali B urged Trans Nzoia youths not to accept being used by selfish politicians.
"We are very worried of what transpired at today at Kitale Museum. While we ask our youths to shun such backward behaviour, we want to know who had sent the goons," Ali said.
They added that they would not take revenge and would not be intimidated.
Kenyans comfort Biketi
Here is what they had to say:
minaubrey85:
"Sorry may God protect you always."
ms_purityn:
"This was so uncouth of whoever was responsible."
emperor_levy
"Your moves are making those in power feel threatened. Endelea vivyo hivyo."
ilijodsammy:
"Pole sana some pple don't like progressive empowerment initiatives to there own people unfortunate."
nafushim:
"There is a lady in Trans-Nzoia who has been so bitter of late that she might as well have felt threatened by the steps you are making."
Shadrack Bunei:
"Warning shots after declaring she would vie for women Rep, zoea these things, politics is always for the brave.just slow down abit."
Is Mary Biketi eyeing a political seat?
The Cooperatives and MSMEs CS's partner is doing a tour of Trans Nzoia county courtesy of her foundation.
Netizens noted that her actions mirrored those of established politicians.
When questioned whether she was eyeing a political seat recently, she claimed that she wasn't campaigning.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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