ODM Condemns Kasipul Political Clash After TWO People’s Deaths
Homa Bay County police have initiated an inquiry into an event in which two persons were killed and numerous others were injured after a fight between supporters of two Kasipul parliamentary by-election candidates at a political gathering on Thursday afternoon.
The confrontation occurred in the Opondo region of Central Kasipul Ward, where supporters of independent candidate Phillip Aroko and ODM’s Boyd engaged in violent clashes.
According to County Police Commander Lawrance Koilem, the pandemonium began when Aroko and his supporters allegedly stormed Were’s campaign site, firing bullets into the air, causing panic and violence.
Koilem stated that as Were headed to report the incident at Oyugis Police Station, his supporters reacted against Aroko’s squad, resulting in the fatal hacking of two 26-year-old Aroko fans.
The police commander stated that investigations are underway, and officers are on the scene to ensure that all individuals guilty are held accountable. “No one will be spared,” he announced.
Sad news for people of kasipul again 😢 politics is not a game of do or die .Why kill innocent young boy just because he was carrying Otete . Philip Aroko aroko may God protect you and your team to deliver the people of kasipul from the spirit of shedding innocent blood. It… pic.twitter.com/gp4muhrB1G
— Hon. Peter Salasya (@pksalasya) November 6, 2025
ALSO READ:
- “Don’t Attack Public Infrastructure!” – IG Kanja Asks Kenyans, Issues Orders To Police
- “NO MORE NIL TAX RETURNS!” – KRA Tells Kenyans, Introduces New Changes
- Eliud Owalo Blasts Ruto Gov’t, Demands EACC & DCI Investigations Into Fake Sugar Scandal
- President’s Office Releases 2026 National Holidays Calendar, Names Host Counties
- Kenya Goes After British Oil Giant Over Hundreds Of Deaths In The North
Gladys Wanga, governor of Homa Bay and chairperson of the ODM, denounced the incident.
Governor Wanga has encouraged the police and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to take tough action against any candidate or supporter participating in political violence ahead of the Kasipul by-election on November 27, 2025.
Statement by the National Chairperson @gladyswanga on the wave of violence in Kasipul Constituency. pic.twitter.com/wHvek8k3Xm
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) November 7, 2025
The seat fell vacant following the murder of late MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Nairobi.
ODM Condemns Kasipul Political Clash After TWO People’s Deaths
