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July 5, 2026
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Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims

Aladwa defends Interior PS Omollo over abduction claims

Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has come to the defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo following criticism over his recent remarks...

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Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa has defended Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo against criticism regarding his remarks on activist abductions.

  • Aladwa stated that Omollo spoke in his official capacity as a senior government official overseeing national security.
  • Aladwa urged the media to conduct thorough investigations and present balanced reporting rather than sensationalizing matters of national security.
  • The defense comes days after Dr. Omollo dismissed claims of government involvement in activist disappearances, suggesting some cases were fabricated and more prevalent under the previous administration.

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Opposition leaders have issued a stark warning, stating that Kenya is descending into anarchy due to a surge in political violence, abductions, and the reported use of armed gangs against government critics. Several people were injured when unidentified individuals attacked a Linda Mwananchi convoy in Keumbu, Nyaribari Chache, Kisii County on July 3, 2026, with the attack occurring in the presence of police, raising concerns about alleged state backing of political hooliganism. Makadara MP George Aladwa has defended Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo amidst criticism over remarks on abductions, urging against political interference in national security matters.

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