- Senator Godfrey Osotsi was sadly attacked while eating at a popular restaurant in Kisumu, and the incident has caused a lot of criticism from Kenyans
- In the CCTV video, the politician is seen being beaten, then, after falling to the floor, he is beaten by several people, then he is pulled aside and the beatings continue
- In his home country of Vihiga, many people came out to condemn the attack by thugs allegedly hired in Kisumu, and also demanded justice for the politician
Vihiga, Kenya: Residents from Vihiga county have joined Kenyans from all walks of life to condemn the tragic incident there Poisonous where their senator, Godfrey Osotsi, was tragically beaten by thugs.
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A CCTV video circulated online showed Osotso eating at a restaurant in Kisumu, and moments later, several violent men entered the restaurant and began beating and seriously injuring him.
Osostsi was rushed to the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu and has since been airlifted to Karen Hospital in Nairobi, where he is receiving treatment.
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One woman wondered how an entire senator could be brutally attacked in broad daylight, with people looking at him and then let them escape.
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Why were the residents of Vihiga surprised by the leaders?
A man who spoke to Ajwang Junior TV said that he was saddened to see that his deputy party leader was attacked by people who were allegedly bought. He noted that the incident occurred after Linda Mananachi’s squad discovered that thugs were waiting for Kisumu on their way to Kakamega for a meeting.
“The senator came to this market in Munungo and he did a good job. He was walking with the late Raila Odinga, but no one from the government came to check on the senator,” said one woman.
“Those young men are angry about what happened in Kisumu, and we will not like it in the future either. We are angry that they beat him while he was on the ground. We want justice for our son Osotsi,” said another man.
What did the Kenyans say about the event?
Carvine Churchill Ogallo:
“Those goons must be arrested.”
Hon Mukabana Edwin
“Vihiga and Kisumu are one thing and they have lived very peacefully. Do you know that maseno university is located in ksm and the court is located in vihiga?”
Douglas Lwasi:
“Those goons must be arrested or we ourselves should find them…we are tired everyone will play at their door…
He hit Simon
“ODM goons brand these people completely next time lay the mace respect is paramount.”
Trust Me:
“Instead of someone’s wife, you have seen someone’s wife, and even she is your own. May God heal you, our senator. We love you.”
George Odhiambo:
“I truly condemned this incident, Senator sorry I wish you a quick recovery #MimindioSifuna.”
Philip O Myolo:
“This is not free it was plated osotsi akua and this lady why did they start beating him why did the lady kill you. these are tricks to deal with these stubborn luyia to support UDA. and the you might find the planners are even the big fish in western eluding with some thick minded leaders in luo lan.’
Otiende Amollo, other leaders condemn the attack
In another story, leaders led by Rarieda Member of Parliament (MP) Otiende Amollo condemned the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and suspected hooligans in Kisumu.
Governor of Siaya James Orengo he demanded that the police release him, and he was also among the first people to arrive at the hospital to comfort Osotsi.
Edwin Sifuna and other leaders also came forward and condemned the young men for the terrible attack.
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