MP Roza Buyu Finally Addresses Viral Kibuye Market Attack
Kisumu West Member of Parliament Roza Buyu has issued a harsh warning to political figures accused of interfering in continuing issues at Kibuye Market, warning that their presence is causing more splits among traders.
Buyu told Ramogi that it had become clear that certain politicians were manipulating market tensions to achieve their personal political objectives.
She asked authorities to let law enforcement officials handle the situation without meddling.
The MP also praised police for quickly apprehending Kibuye Market chairlady Judith Matengo, also known as Nyaramba, who is accused of attacking two female traders.
Buyu insisted on letting justice run its course, underlining that no politician should try to bail her out.
“The level of violence meted on women by someone who calls herself their leader is unacceptable. This must stop,” Buyu said.
She further stated that Matengo must be held accountable for her claimed conduct.
Matengo appeared in front of Senior Principal Magistrate Robert Oanda on Monday morning at the Winam Law Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to the assault allegations.
Police in Kisumu have apprehended Kibuye Market chairlady Judith Matengo (Nyaramba) after videos emerged showing her attacking two businesswomen during a leadership clash at the market.
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She appeared with her co-accused, Marion Akinyi, who also denied the allegations.
The court ruled that the two be remanded to Kodiaga GK Women’s Prison until Monday, the 24th, when their bond application is heard.
Their lawyer, Gilbert Oguso, requested that they be released on bond pending trial, but the State prosecutor, backed up by FIDA officials, vigorously opposed the application.
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Matengo’s arrest followed the circulation of a viral video on social media allegedly showing her beating two women at Kibuye Market with a wooden rod.
The victims have since recorded statements, and police investigations are ongoing.
Despite the serious allegations, dozens of traders turned up at the court in a show of solidarity with the accused chairlady, signaling deep divisions within the market’s leadership and trader community.
MP Roza Buyu Finally Addresses Viral Kibuye Market Attack
