Lawmakers Call Out Security Chiefs Over ‘Slow Response’ to Osotsi Attack
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 9 - A section of Members of Parliament is calling for an urgent review of security arrangements for legislators following an attack on - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenyan lawmakers are demanding an urgent review of security arrangements for elected officials after Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was violently attacked in Kisumu. MPs are criticizing the Inspector General Police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary for a slow response.
- Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked by a group of armed individuals on Wednesday.
- Key figures mentioned include Inspector General Police Douglas Kanja, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and MPs Nabii Nabwera, Wilberforce Oundo, and Tindi Mwale.
- The attack occurred after the senator visited Acacia and a restaurant in Kisumu; CCTV footage is a key lead for investigation.
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Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was violently assaulted by armed individuals at Java House-West End Mall in Kisumu on Wednesday, April 8. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations condemned the attack and launched a full investigation into the incident. Residents of Luanda in Vihiga County staged a protest on the Kisumu-Busia highway, disrupting traffic for approximately two hours in response to the assault. Kenyan lawmakers are demanding an urgent review of security arrangements for elected officials, criticizing the Inspector General of Police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary for a slow response to the attack.
