Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has spoken out for the first time following an attack at a Kisumu hotel that left him injured.From his hospital bed on April 10, 2026, Osotsi recounted the incident. He had just left a barbershop after a 40-minute visit when he arrived at the hotel.Shortly after,
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Osotsi’s Allies Dismiss Love Triangle Claims in Kisumu Attack
The Linda Mwananchi faction has denied allegations that Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was with a married woman during his assault in Kisumu. Leaders stated that Osotsi, who suffered a brutal attack by over 15 men, was meeting with his Senate office staff at Java restaurant when the incident occurred. Following
Sigei Condemns Attack on Osotsi, Calls for Arrest of Kisumu Assailants
Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has urged authorities to promptly arrest those responsible for the violent assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. He condemned the escalating political intolerance and violence in the country.In a Thursday interview on a local TV station, Sigei characterized the attack on Osotsi as deeply
Bishops Condemn Police Brutality, Warn Over Shrinking Civic Space
The Catholic Church has voiced significant concerns regarding ongoing human rights abuses perpetrated by the police, urging security personnel to honor the constitution. The Kenya Catholic Bishops Conference condemned violations of human dignity, highlighting the excessive force used against unarmed citizens, along with instances of harassment and arbitrary arrests. They
Kindiki Denies Claims of a Role in Witima ACK Church Violence
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki firmly denied any involvement in the violent disruption at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, where chaos erupted on January 25, 2026, impacting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other attendees.Reports indicate that the incident involved assailants, police intervention, including the use of tear gas,
Gachagua Teargassed During Prayer Service in Othaya
Former Deputy President and current DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua experienced another incident of teargassing while attending a prayer service in Othaya, Nyeri County. Raw images from the scene depict the beleaguered opposition leader fleeing for safety, leaping over a barbed wire fence as he was escorted by individuals presumed to
