ODM Leader Defends Compensation for Political Violence Victims - June 2026

ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga is defending the government's compensation program for victims of political violence, viewing it as a crucial acknowledgment of their suffering. Oburu Oginga stated that Kenyans chose peace over confrontation during the June 25 anniversary demonstrations. Government leaders are accusing opposition figures of inciting youth into disruptive protests, claiming these actions are politically motivated due to a lack of a development agenda. Over 100 protest suspects have been arraigned at the Kajiado Law Courts following arrests made in Kitengela on Wednesday and Thursday.