… Godfrey Osotsi is the Senator for Vihiga County
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Godfrey Osotsi
Also known as: Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi
Vihiga Senator and Linda Mwananchi faction leader running for governor, targeted in violent attack in Kisumu.
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- May 2026
‘Street talk!’ PS Omollo dismisses claims of being behind Osotsi attack in Kisumu By Joseph Muia May 19, 2026 11:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond O …
‘Street talk!’ PS Omollo dismisses claims of being behind Osotsi attack in Kisumu… He named Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, Godfrey Osotsi, Babu Owino and himself as among leaders allegedly facing political isolation.“Ruto has ensured that those of us speaking boldly are being fought from within the party because we refuse to keep quiet,” Amisi said. …
Amisi claims Ruto plotting to dismantle ODM before 2027 polls- April 2026
… The savage attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu, widely interpreted as a warning shot to deter dissenting voices from entering a perceived “Tutam zone,” was intended to signal closure, a warning against political deviation. …
When actions do not match outcomes… Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi noted that the Commission on Revenue Allocation had proposed Ksh.458 billion, while the National Assembly proposed Ksh.420 billion. …
Governors end Senate boycott after truce over oversight standoff… The recent assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu is not an isolated incident but rather a worrying pattern. …
When politics turns to Goonism, democracy is in danger… The leaders, among them Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, said the movement remains rooted in the legacy of the late Raila Odinga and vowed to push for a one-term presidency for Ruto in 2027. …
Linda Mwananchi faction slams ODM ‘sell-outs’, says party is being run from State House… citizens ahead of the rally. “They have used threats on us, even religious leaders and citizens but we are here in peace,” Sifuna said. “Kisumu is a democratic place where each one of us can come and sell his or her policies.”He referenced a recent attack involving Godfrey Osotsi …
Opposition leaders allege state-backed violence ahead of Kisumu rallySifuna, Orengo, Osotsi, Babu Owino to lead Linda Mwananchi charge in Vihiga By Citizen Reporter April 25, 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Linda Mwananchi faction during a rally in Nakuru on A …
Sifuna, Orengo, Osotsi, Babu Owino to lead Linda Mwananchi charge in VihigaAudio By VocalizeLinda Mwananchi political leaders at Mumboha grounds in Vihiga County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement have said they will not be intimidated as they campaign for Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi’s bid for governor next year …
We will not be cowed: Linda Mwananchi storms Vihiga with show of force
Opinion
Kenya Kwanza's fuel policy exposed amid rising prices crisis
The News
An opinion piece argues the government's response to rising fuel prices has been ineffective and contradictory, with officials ignoring warnings from economists and relying on defensive rhetoric rather than practical action. The writer criticizes controversial policy decisions including government divestiture from Kenya Pipeline Company and a government-to-government fuel import arrangement with Gulf states.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Yesterday
Kenya Kwanza's fuel policy exposed amid rising prices crisis
An opinion piece argues the government's response to rising fuel prices has been ineffective and contradictory, with officials ignoring warnings from economists and relying on defensive rhetoric rather than practical action. The writer criticizes controversial policy decisions including government divestiture from Kenya Pipeline Company and a government-to-government fuel import arrangement with Gulf states.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 19 May
PS Omollo dismisses claims linking him to Osotsi attack
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and the Linda Mwananchi faction linking him to a violent attack against the lawmaker in Kisumu last month, calling the claims "street talk" and arguing that accusations of criminal conduct should be pursued through the law.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 9 May
Amisi alleges Ruto orchestrating plan to dismantle ODM
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has claimed that President William Ruto is plotting to dismantle the ODM from within to prevent the party from appearing on the 2027 ballot, and alleged that senior ODM figures critical of the broad-based government are being systematically pushed out of the party.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
ODM internal moves produce unintended consequences, opposition mobilisation
An opinion piece in The Standard argues that calculated moves within ODM to consolidate control and discipline dissent have instead generated resentment and renewed political consciousness among the party base, with efforts to weaken Senator Edwin Sifuna as party Secretary General instead elevating his standing.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 28 April
Governors end Senate boycott after resolving oversight standoff
Governors and senators have reached an agreement following weeks of closed-door talks over allegations that some Senate County Public Accounts Committee members were engaging in extortion. Governors have agreed to resume appearing before Senate oversight committees, while senators have pledged to consider increased county funding in the next financial year.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 27 April
Political violence by hired goons threatens Kenya's democracy
An opinion piece warns that political violence perpetrated by hired goons has become commonplace as the 2027 election approaches, citing the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and disruptions of opposition rallies, and argues that if allowed to persist, Kenya risks sliding back into the 2007/08 post-election violence.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
ODM Linda Mwananchi faction challenges party leadership over government deal
The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM held a rally in Kisumu where leaders including Governor James Orengo and Senator Edwin Sifuna attacked the broad-based government arrangement with President Ruto's administration, accused party officials of "selling out," and vowed to push for a one-term presidency for Ruto in 2027.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders accuse local politicians of sponsoring violence
Opposition leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused local politicians of sponsoring violence and mobilising youth to disrupt political activities, while insisting their Kisumu rally was peaceful and focused on national issues.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 25 April
Linda Mwananchi faction rallies in Vihiga and Kisumu this weekend
The Linda Mwananchi faction, led by Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi, Governor James Orengo, and MP Babu Owino, will hold rallies in Vihiga on Saturday and Kisumu on Sunday. The activities have drawn criticism from some ODM members, with MP Samuel Atandi accusing the faction of disrespecting party leader Oburu Oginga.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi leaders rally in Vihiga supporting Osotsi's gubernatorial bid
Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement held a rally in Vihiga County on Saturday in support of Senator Godfrey Osotsi's bid for governor, vowing not to be intimidated despite a recent attack on Osotsi in Kisumu. Osotsi and allied leaders, including Edwin Sifuna, condemned the assault and called for improved security.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →