Murkomen condemns assault on Osotsi, calls for political restraint
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu earlier this week, calling it unacceptable. The CS cautioned against rising political intolerance as elections draw near. Speaking in Naku..
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, deeming it unacceptable and warning against rising political intolerance as elections approach.
- Three suspects have been arrested by the DCI in connection with the attack.
- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is urging political leaders to reject violence.
- The incident occurred earlier this week in Kisumu, prompting calls for political restraint and peaceful engagement.
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