Shocking CCTV footage from Thursday evening has surfaced online showing Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi involved in a physical confrontation inside a Java House branch along Koinange Street in Nairobi CBD. The incident reportedly began when the legislator spotted a man who had repeatedly insulted him on social media platforms in recent weeks.
According to witnesses who spoke anonymously, the man had posted several derogatory comments targeting the MP’s political record and personal life. The footage, dated November 27, 2025, clearly captures Hon. Anthony Kibagendi approaching the individual’s table before the situation rapidly turned physical. Several slaps and pushes were exchanged before restaurant staff and customers rushed in to separate the two men.
The viral CCTV clip, which has already amassed hundreds of thousands of views across TikTok, X, and Facebook, shows the MP appearing to land the first blow after a brief verbal exchange. Security personnel eventually escorted both parties out of the popular coffee chain while other patrons recorded the dramatic scene on their phones.
Police at Central Police Station confirmed they have received a report of the Java House assault involving Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi and are currently reviewing the CCTV evidence. Officers visited the restaurant on Friday morning to obtain official copies of the footage and statements from employees present during the incident.
The victim, identified as 34-year-old Brian Omondi, sustained minor injuries, including a swollen cheek and torn shirt. He later told journalists outside the restaurant that he never expected the online disagreement to escalate into real-world violence. “I was just having coffee when he came straight to my table and started hitting me,” Omondi claimed.
Political analysts say the Java House incident could damage the MP’s reputation ahead of the 2027 elections in Kisii County. Several local leaders from Kitutu Chache South have already distanced themselves from the legislator’s actions, with some calling for decisive action from Parliament’s Powers and Privileges Committee.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has acknowledged receiving complaints about the conduct of Hon Anthony Kibagendi and promised that the matter will be investigated thoroughly. “Members of Parliament are expected to uphold the highest standards of behaviour both inside and outside the House,” the Speaker stated during a brief media interaction on Saturday.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has also taken interest in the case, with sources indicating that detectives may summon the MP for questioning early next week. Legal experts note that public officials risk charges of common assault or creating a disturbance in a public place when involved in such incidents.
Meanwhile, mixed reactions continue to pour in from Kenyans online. Some social media users have condemned the MP’s behaviour as unbecoming of an elected leader, while a section of his supporters claim he was provoked beyond reasonable limits by persistent online harassment.
This is not the first time a Kenyan politician has been caught on camera in a physical altercation. The incident has reignited debates about the need for anger management training and stricter ethical guidelines for elected officials. Civil society groups are now calling for swift disciplinary measures to restore public confidence in leadership.
As investigations continue into the Java House assault involving Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, many Kenyans are left wondering whether online speech should carry consequences that extend into physical spaces, or if lawmakers should always turn the other cheek regardless of provocation. The coming days will likely determine whether the legislator faces formal charges or parliamentary sanctions over the widely circulated CCTV footage.
(Video) Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi Caught on CCTV Beating a Critic at Java House
