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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen informed Parliament that most suspects linked to the attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi have fled to a neighboring country. Investigators are working with cross-border authorities to apprehend them. Three suspects have been charged and released on bond, while the government remains committed to pursuing all involved in the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told Parliament that a majority of suspects linked to the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi fled the country shortly after the incident.<\/p>\n

Speaking before lawmakers, Murkomen said investigators had made initial progress after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) circulated images of the suspects, prompting some to surrender.<\/p>\n

\u201cDCI circulated the pictures, three of them presented themselves. The rest of them, 13 or 14, ran out of the country to the neighbouring country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Cabinet Secretary added that security agencies are now working collaboratively with authorities across the border to track down and apprehend the remaining suspects.<\/p>\n

According to Murkomen, the National Police Service, under the leadership of the Inspector General, is coordinating efforts with the DCI to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.<\/p>\n

He assured Parliament that despite the suspects\u2019 flight, the government remains committed to pursuing them and dismantling any networks behind the attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are working with authorities in the neighbouring country, and we will arrest all of them eventually,\u201d Murkomen stated.<\/p>\n

On April 8, Osotsi, who was seated at a restaurant, explained that he had sent his security officer to withdraw money from a nearby location, a short distance from where he was seated, when moments later, a group of between 15 and 20 youths entered the complex.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was seated facing the main entrance, so I saw them coming in. They did not look hostile. They were shouting \u2018Senator\u2019. Two of them greeted me. I did not see any danger.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of a sudden, they started hitting me and asking why I was supporting one term…. Before long, I was unconscious because they hit me so hard. I tried to run away, I fell, and they continued to hit me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Osotsi said he ran through the kitchen door of the restaurant, where his security team managed to evacuate him to safety and later to hospital.<\/p>\n

Three suspects have so far been charged in connection with the alleged assault of Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi have denied the charges and were released on a Sh1 million bond each.<\/p>\n

The ruling was delivered by Senior Principal Magistrate Lorraine Ogombe, who allowed the accused persons to be freed on bond pending the hearing of the case.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am admitting the accused persons to a bond of Sh1 million plus one surety of a similar amount,\u201d Magistrate Ogombe ruled.<\/p>\n

The court further directed that the matter proceed to a pre-trial conference scheduled for May 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

The three suspects were arraigned before a Kisumu court, where they faced charges linked to the alleged attack on the senator.<\/p>\n

They all pleaded not guilty to the charges, maintaining their innocence as the prosecution laid out its case.<\/p>\n

In earlier proceedings, the court had also dealt with an application by investigators seeking additional time to hold the suspects in custody to allow further inquiries.<\/p>\n

The prosecution had requested up to 14 days of detention, arguing that the matter required more time to gather crucial evidence, including witness statements and other investigative leads.<\/p>\n

The attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi has raised significant concerns regarding political violence in Kenya. Such incidents are not uncommon, as political tensions often escalate into physical confrontations, particularly during election periods. The government’s response, including collaboration with neighboring countries, highlights the seriousness of the situation and the need for effective security measures to protect political figures and maintain order in the region. The ongoing investigations and legal proceedings against the suspects reflect the judiciary’s role in addressing political violence and ensuring accountability.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen informed Parliament that most suspects linked to the attack on Senator Godfrey Osotsi have fled to a neighboring country. Investigators are working with cross-border authorities to apprehend them. 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