Ex-Siaya Assembly clerk Olwero killed in case of mistaken identity
Olwero had responded to a burglary at his local bar in Alwala center after police took time to respond to his distress call. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Former Siaya County Assembly clerk, Felix Olwero, was tragically killed by police in a case of mistaken identity at his rural home in Seme, Kisumu, after responding to a burglary at his bar.
- Olwero was mistakenly identified as a burglar by officers who found him with a machete while patrolling his bar at Alwala center.
- The incident occurred at midnight after Olwero had called the police regarding the burglary but proceeded to the scene with neighbors when officers delayed.
- Olwero had been ejected from his job in 2024 over allegations of misappropriation of funds, with his lawsuit challenging his dismissal dismissed in June.
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