“Raymond Omollo is responsible for my attack. They have been trailing other leaders and me. This was planned,” stated Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi following an assault in Kisumu on April 11, 2026. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding political violence in the country.
Osotsi was reportedly attacked after he sent his security detail away, leading to a confrontation where the assailants questioned him about his political stance and attempted to draw a gun. He claimed to have been under surveillance prior to the attack, which he described as politically motivated.
In the aftermath, Osotsi accused Raymond Omollo, the Interior Principal Secretary, of orchestrating the attack. This allegation has sparked outrage among opposition leaders, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna demanding Omollo’s arrest and resignation. “We are giving him two weeks to resign, and he must be arrested and charged for all the atrocities he has committed against Kenyans,” Sifuna declared.
Elisha Odhiambo, another political figure, urged the public not to link Omollo to the attack, suggesting that it was a politically driven incident rather than a personal matter. “I don’t know how the name of the Internal Security PS is coming in when these are known ’employees’ of a politician,” he remarked.
Osotsi has dismissed rumors that the attack was related to a love triangle, labeling it as state propaganda. He emphasized, “This was not a love triangle or any personal matter. This was a political attack.” His hospitalization for a week following the assault has further fueled discussions about the rising tide of political violence in Kenya.
Despite the attack, Osotsi has announced his intention to continue his political activities. The incident has ignited a call for accountability among opposition leaders, who are demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Omollo has distanced himself from the incident, calling for swift investigations into the allegations. As the political landscape in Kenya continues to evolve, the implications of this incident may have lasting effects on the country’s political climate.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the identities of the attackers and their affiliations. The situation continues to develop as political tensions rise in the region.
