Politician David Morara Kebaso faces possible arrest over allegations that he assaulted Nyamira County Assembly aspirant John Masita Omariba at a petrol station in Borabu Constituency.
Morara is accused of punching Omariba at Total Petrol Station in Kijauri, along the Kaplong-Kisii Road, on October 21, 2026. The alleged incident was reportedly captured on CCTV footage recovered by police.
According to the complainant, Morara, who was accompanied by several people, confronted him as he stopped to refuel his vehicle before allegedly assaulting him. Omariba told police that Morara accused him and other unnamed individuals of undermining him politically by assembling construction materials at his home to build a decent house for his father.
The move was allegedly intended to embarrass Morara over claims that he had neglected his father.
In a directive dated November 4, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions ordered investigators to record statements from people who were accompanying Morara during the alleged incident. They include his maternal uncle, Charles Kebaso, driver Wycliffe Omari and campaign team members Bill Clinton, Jeremiah Karimi, Festus, Raymond and Miren.
Investigators were also directed to obtain statements from Morara’s security officers and other campaign team members to facilitate the completion of the inquiry. J.K. Chirchir, writing on behalf of Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, instructed the investigating officer to ensure the identified individuals record their statements with the assistance of the complainant.
The officer was given 21 days to complete the investigations and submit the file to the DPP for further action.
Meanwhile, Morara and his uncle obtained anticipatory bail from the Nyamira High Court on October 27, 2026, seeking protection against arrest over the allegations. On October 28, Justice T. Cherere granted them cash bail of Sh100,000 and directed that the matter be mentioned on November 11.
The investigations are ongoing, with the DPP expected to review the file before deciding on further action.
