Members of the Nyeri County Assembly on Tuesday engaged in a fist fight during a meeting called to elect a new majority leader.
Trouble started when the ward representatives allied to Mr Duncan Gituanja, who was being groomed to take over the seat, and those backing the incumbent, Mr Jesse Kamuri, clashed over how to conduct the election.
While the pro-Gituanja group wanted a vote by acclamation, those supporting Mr Kamuri wanted the election conducted by secret ballot and in the presence of the media.
“We will not have Governor Nderitu (Gachagua) dictate to us how we will run our party affairs,” said Ms Jacinta Wamae, a nominated representative.
At one point, the majority leader was asked to remain quiet after Chinga Ward Representative Paul Ngiria said it was wrong for him to address TNA party members as he had already lost his seat.
“It is wrong for Jesse to continue addressing us while we are still discussing his conduct,” said Mr Ngiria.
Last week, Majority Chief Whip James Thieri called a meeting to discuss Mr Kamuri's conduct as the majority leader.
A plan to replace him was also hatched, with some reps claiming the plot was heavily influenced by Mr Gachagua.
The governor has denied the allegations.
On Tuesday, the 36 members were also to elect a new majority leader for the party, but the whip was forced to call off the meeting when members failed to agree.
“This meeting has been postponed until we agree on how to conduct the election,” said Mr Thieri