Orengo, Babu accuses police of targeting supporters in Kisumu
The government and hired goons are intimidating and harassing supporters and mobilisers of the ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu, Orengo and Babu have said...
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo have accused the police and "hired goons" of targeting supporters of their ODM Linda Mwanachi faction in Kisumu.
- The alleged harassment began shortly after the group held a rally in Kisumu two weeks ago.
- The leaders spoke out after filing a complaint at the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi on May 6, 2026.
- They claim the actions are intended to intimidate and harass their supporters and mobilisers.
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