No evidence two people killed in shooting at political event in Kenya's Nakuru county
IN SHORT: Following violence at a political event in Kuresoi North, social media posts falsely claimed two people were killed. While three people were shot and injured, there is no evidence that anyone died.
Posts on TikTok and Facebook claim that Kuresoi North member of parliament Alfred Mutai "shot and killed" two people during a confrontation on 19 June 2026.
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Some posts allege Mutai personally drew a handgun and killed two people. Others claim he "sent two goons to Sayuni", a Kiswahili slang expression meaning they were killed.
The posts began circulating on 19 June and have since attracted more than 9,900 views.
Political rally turns violent
The claims followed violence at a women and youth empowerment event at Umoja Secondary School in Kuresoi North, Nakuru county, attended by governor Susan Kihika and other political leaders.
According to news reports, tensions flared after Mutai arrived at the event, leading to clashes between rival groups of supporters. Several vehicles were vandalised, a bus was set alight, and three people suffered gunshot wounds. Police identified Mutai as the prime suspect and later arrested him. Another 56 suspects were also arrested in connection with the violence.
But did two people die, as claimed online?
No evidence that anyone died
The available evidence does not support the claim that anyone was killed during the confrontation.
News reports published on the day consistently reported that three people were shot and injured, not killed. The victims were reportedly treated at Molo Level 4 Hospital.
All three later appeared in media interviews describing gunshot wounds to their hands and legs. One of the victims alleged that Mutai shot him, saying in Kiswahili: "Nimepigwa risasi na mbunge wa Kuresoi North, Alfred Mutai." This translated to: "I was shot by the Kuresoi North MP, Alfred Mutai."
Police have continued to investigate the shooting. Mutai later surrendered to detectives, was detained and subsequently released on bond. Court proceedings and later news reports continue to describe the victims as having been shot and injured. None report any deaths.
The confrontation, shooting and police investigation are real. But we found no credible evidence from police, hospitals or news organisations that anyone died from the incident.
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The social media posts therefore exaggerate what happened by falsely claiming that two people were killed.
