Kisumu
Three suspects arrested over attack on senator Osotsi in Kisumu
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Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three suspects linked to the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House in Kisumu's West End Mall on Wednesday, April 8. Youths attacked Osotsi after questioning his opposition to re-electing President William Ruto. He was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment amid protests demanding justice.
Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Raymond Omollo, visited Kisumu yesterday, issuing stern warnings to political gangs planning to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi meeting. He promised tough action against paid thugs inciting violence in Nyanza. The ODM-affiliated group's rally, led by James Orengo, Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, is scheduled for April 26.
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Joseph Ochieng, a 59-year-old disabled man, pleaded guilty in court to killing a street boy on December 5, 2025, on Gaberone Street. He said he struck the boy with a club after being attacked. Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo remanded him until April 29.
A 21-year-old man has died by suicide in a cell at Kisumu Central Police Station, days after his arrest in a botched robbery. He opened fire on police officers with an AK-47 on October 27. Officers described how the incident unfolded and how they discovered his body.
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A 21-year-old man caused chaos in Kisumu's Central Business District on Monday by firing an AK-47 at police officers, leading to a tense standoff at a temple. Officers arrested him after recovering the weapon, which is linked to prior robberies. Two accomplices remain at large as investigations continue.