Murkomen Condemns Attack on Senator Osotsi, Warns Against Political Violence

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, has strongly condemned the violent attack on Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, terming the incident unacceptable and a threat to democratic space.

Speaking in Nakuru during the burial ceremony of Mitchelle Jelimo Kemboi, daughter of Captain William Ruto, Murkomen called on political leaders to shun violence as the country heads toward 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.

The CS issued a stern warning to those involved in political violence, revealing that security agencies have already made arrests in connection with the incident.

“I am pleased to report that the DCI has arrested three suspects, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend others involved,” he stated.

Murkomen also dismissed claims linking Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo to the attack, accusing those making the allegations of being behind such acts.

“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.

He emphasized the need for leaders across the political divide to promote peace and uphold democratic values ahead of the elections.

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