{"id":137182,"date":"2026-04-09T15:02:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/oburu-odinga-condemns-attack-on-vihiga-senator-calls-for-swift-investigation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:02:49","slug":"oburu-odinga-condemns-attack-on-vihiga-senator-calls-for-swift-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/oburu-odinga-condemns-attack-on-vihiga-senator-calls-for-swift-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Oburu Odinga Condemns Attack on Vihiga Senator, Calls for Swift Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI,Kenya Apr 9-The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly condemned the physical attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, describing the incident as unacceptable and urging authorities to investigate promptly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement, ODM party leader Oburu Oginga said he received news of the assault with a heavy heart and profound concern, extending his wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the senator.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe incident that occurred is not only unfortunate but utterly unacceptable in a civilised, democratic society. We must be clear: violence has no place in our political discourse,\u201d Oburu said.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that differences in opinion, ideology, or political affiliation should never be settled through confrontation or intimidation.
\u201cAs a party, ODM remains committed to the pillars of democracy, the rule of law, and the respectful exchange of ideas. We do not support, condone, or tolerate violence in any form. Such acts are an affront to the democratic gains we have fought hard to secure for this nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Oburu also called on security agencies to act swiftly terming the attack as an act of cowardice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI strongly condemn this cowardly act and call upon the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough, impartial investigation. The perpetrators must be held accountable to the full extent of the law to deter future acts of political hooliganism,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The party urged Kenyans to uphold peace and tolerance, warning that violence threatens national stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us remain a nation guided by peace, tolerance, and mutual respect. We must not allow the actions of a few to jeopardise the stability of our country,\u201d Oburu stated.<\/p>\n

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall.<\/p>\n

The suspects, identified as Carlos Owiti, also known as Kalonje (24) from Nyalenda, Eric Otieno, alias Dude (39) from Manyatta, and Vincent Odhiambo, alias Tinga (27) from Nyalenda, are currently in police custody and are being processed for arraignment in court, the DCI confirmed.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the DCI said investigations have been intensified, with detectives actively pursuing additional suspects linked to the incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank members of the public who have volunteered useful information to aid the ongoing investigations and urge continued cooperation as detectives work to bring all perpetrators to justice,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall.<\/p>\n

The suspects, identified as Carlos Owiti, also known as Kalonje (24) from Nyalenda, Eric Otieno, alias Dude (39) from Manyatta, and Vincent Odhiambo, alias Tinga (27) from Nyalenda, are currently in police custody and are being processed for arraignment in court, the DCI confirmed.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the DCI said investigations have been intensified, with detectives actively pursuing additional suspects linked to the incident.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe thank members of the public who have volunteered useful information to aid the ongoing investigations and urge continued cooperation as detectives work to bring all perpetrators to justice,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

In a statement by Osotsi\u2019s office,the incident occurred on Wednesday when a group of gun-wielding individuals confronted him.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was during this time that a group of gun-wielding individuals confronted him, questioning his political stance and subsequently subjecting him to physical manhandling,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the attackers demanded to know why the senator was allegedly supporting a one-term political position instead of a two-term stance, pointing to possible political motivations behind the assault.<\/p>\n

Despite the presence of his security detail, no shots were fired.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Senator\u2019s security detail that was present exercised restraint to avoid discharging firearms in a public setting, which could have resulted in grave harm to innocent civilians,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

The senator\u2019s office condemned the attack, terming it barbaric and cowardly, and suggested it may have been orchestrated.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe strongly condemn this barbaric and cowardly act, which appears to have been premeditated and orchestrated,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the office cautioned against linking the incident to residents of Kisumu, noting that the senator had interacted freely with the public prior to the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isolated incident should not, in any way, be used to tarnish the image of the people of Kisumu, who have consistently demonstrated warmth and hospitality,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The office has called on the National Police Service to urgently investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice, pointing to CCTV footage at the restaurant as a key lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe availability of CCTV surveillance at Java Restaurant provides a critical starting point for identifying and apprehending those responsible. The rule of law must prevail,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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