Kenya, May 20 -- Chaos broke out at a restaurant in Garissa County on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Hon. Noor Sheikh Farah, a Member of County Assembly (MCA) from Jarajila Ward, was seen on video holding a knife and chasing customers, causing a lot of anger among people.
The video footage has been shared widely on social media, raising worries about safety in public places and the behaviour of people in leadership positions.
Witnesses say that Farah entered the restaurant in the early afternoon, waving a knife, and this made the customers run away in fear. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the event has scared many local residents.
Local news reports called the situation alarming, showing videos of the MCA having a heated argument before chasing people out of the restaurant.
It is still unclear why Farah acted this way, and officials have not given any statements about the incident yet.
The Garissa County Assembly has not responded to what happened, but many people are calling for an investigation into the MCA's actions.
Police are looking into the situation, and more information is expected to come out soon.
This incident adds to existing tensions in Garissa County, where there have been many problems with leadership and security in recent years.
Residents are asking for quick action to address what happened and to hold the MCA accountable.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.