Robert Alai speaks after brawl with Edwin Sifuna at Azimio’s Rally in Nairobi

ODM Kileleshwa Ward aspirant Robert Alai has asked those attacking him online after brawl with ODM’s Nairobi Senatorial aspirant Edwin Sifuna to keep talking but when nigh falls, they will go to sleep

Alai and Sifuna clashed during Azimio rally in Kawangware on saturday during the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Colaition Campaigns.

This was after the two, who had accompanied Raila Odinga and other leaders to Azimio rallies across the city on Saturday, took on each other physically after ODM Secretary general and Nairobi senatorial Aspirant Edwin Sifuna allegedly denied Alai-Kileleshwa ward MCA aspirant a chance to address the crowd in Kawangware.

The scuffles between Sifuna and Alai, who were both fortified in the same car, interrupted the rally as Martha Karua was speaking at Gatina area in Dagoretti North constituency, prompting their supporters to scamper for safety even as the Azimio running mate called for calm. In the process, it got the attention of the coalition’s candidate Raila Odinga, who immediately intervened.

From the video shared from the clip, Raila could be heard shouting Alai’s name as the two exchanged words and later engaged in a fist fight.

“Alai, Alai, please, please stop it,” perturbed Raila shouted as the scuffles ensued.

However, calm was later re-instated and the rally went on uninterrupted. Despite the fight, Alai was later given the chance to address the crowd and drummed up support for his Kileleshwa bid.

Hours after the brawl and trending online, Alai has clapped back. In a post on his social media accounts, Alai mocked those attacking him online, saying they are free to enjoy the space but when night falls, they will all fall asleep.

“Wanasema nini juu yangu? wacha waseme, usiku wamelala (what are they saying about me? let them speak but when night falls, they will be asleep)” stated Alai on his social media sites

Speaking as his caravan made several stopovers across the city, Raila exuded confidence that he will trounce his main competitor William Ruto of Kenya Kwanza in Nairobi. He also took time to campaign for his Azimio la Umoja candidates in Nairobi, who had accompanied him for the rallies

This comes at a time when security agents have warned that they will crack down on politicians and hired hooligans disrupting political events across the country.

Raila and other leaders went on with the meeting before proceeding to other areas in Nairobi where they were holding their first day of two days campaign tour that is intended to cover the entire county.