Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo of orchestrating a violent attack targeting him and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at Kisumu International Airport.
Speaking on Citizen TV’s Sunday Live programme, Owino claimed that more than 200 armed goons were mobilised to ambush the two leaders as they prepared to transit to Kakamega for a political event. He alleged the group lay in wait at the airport, armed with crude weapons including pangas and knives, with the intent to cause harm and disrupt their travel.
The MP stated that one person, identified as George Olwandi, was killed during the ensuing chaos. Owino added that the victim’s family has since held a press conference addressing the media about the incident.
Owino further revealed that he personally texted PS Omollo to warn him against employing what he described as “immature” political tactics. He accused the Principal Secretary of exploiting unemployed youths to instigate destruction for political gain.
The lawmaker questioned how civilians could gain access to tear gas canisters during the confrontation. He suggested that rogue police officers may have supplied them.
Owino also linked the incident to the recent arrest and subsequent release of his brother-in-law. He claimed the relative was arrested in Kilimani, but after public outcry, authorities released him and dropped him off in Machakos at around 4 a.m.
No immediate response was available from PS Omollo or the Ministry of Interior regarding the allegations. The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions ahead of opposition-led rallies in the region.