NAKURU, Kenya- The Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
Speaking in Nakuru during the burial ceremony of Mitchelle Jelimo Kemboi, who was the daughter of Kenya Ports Authority Director General Captain William Ruto, CS Murkomen termed the incident as unacceptable and urged political leaders to shun violence as the country approaches the election period.
“We strongly condemn what happened to Senator Osotsi in Kisumu. It is totally unacceptable,” said the CS.
“As we head towards the elections, I want to urge leaders to reject politics driven by violence, goons, and gangs,” he added.
Issuing a stern warning to perpetrators of political violence, the CS confirmed that arrests have already been made, with more suspects being sought.
“I am pleased to report that the DCI has arrested three suspects, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend others involved,” he stated.
Additionally, the CS dismissed claims linking Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo to the incident, terming those making the allegations the orchestrators of violence.
“I have seen some opposition figures mentioning my PS. I challenge them to come out openly and denounce the goons and gangs they are walking around with,” he said while calling for political tolerance in the country.
