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Homa Bay Police Station

Police station in Homa Bay that has arrested suspects in cases including gang violence, illegal fishing, and political rally-related incidents.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Police arrest Homa Bay ‘chief goon’ linked to Linda Mwananchi rally chaos
  3. September 2026
  4. The Standard

    … The attackers doused the vehicle with petrol and set it ablaze.Oluoch recorded a statement at Homa Bay Police Station. …

    Homa Bay UDA chairman's vehicle torched by unknown attackers
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    … According to a police incident report, the incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on Saturday, with the hotel manager reporting the matter at Homa Bay Police Station at 10:15 p.m. …

    Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi faction defies Homa Bay roadblocks, vows to keep fighting for democracy
  7. Capital News

    … The hotel manager reported the incident at Homa Bay Police Station at 10:15 p.m. …

    Rowdy youths raid Homa Bay hotel, destroy and steal property ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
  8. The Standard

    … Passengers who were travelling in a bus christened Honest to Mbita sub-county were stranded in Homa Bay town, forcing the driver to park the vehicle near the Homa Bay Police Station for security reasons.At 3.30 pm, the passengers had not embarked on their journey.Emily Aloo, who …

    Passengers stranded as youth barricade roads in Homa Bay
  9. The Standard

    … The youth also destroyed CCTV cameras and switched off all the lights in the hotel.Odongo reported the matter to Homa Bay Police Station. …

    Youth raid hotel in Homa Bay as tension rises ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
  10. July 2026
  11. The Standard

    … A fisheries officer who led the operation but sought anonymity said the fishermen were detained at Homa Bay Police Station. …

    20 fishermen arrested over illegal fishing in Lake Victoria
  12. June 2026
  13. The Standard

    … They are accused of attacking Denis Ochieng, a resident of Homa Bay Town, on June 26.In an affidavit signed by Police Constable Ismael Odhiambo of Homa Bay Police Station, who is investigating the case, the young men attacked Ochieng at the Sango area of Shauri Yako estate at 7.3 …

    Six suspected gang members detained for 14 days
  14. Citizen Digital

    … The teenagers, including a grade nine pupil, were arrested following a three-day targeted crackdown by officers from Homa Bay Police Station. …

    40 teens linked to notorious Rock Boys gang arrested in Homa Bay
  15. The Standard

    … We are going to charge them in court,” Koilem said.The suspects were detained at Homa Bay Police Station. …

    Police arrest 40 suspects over robbery with violence in Homa Bay

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest Homa Bay man linked to rally chaos

    Police in Homa Bay arrested Kassim Abdi Sebo on charges related to assault causing actual bodily harm following chaos at a Linda Mwananchi rally in August. Seven other men were arrested for obstructing officers during Sebo's arrest.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Homa Bay UDA chairman's vehicle torched by unknown attackers

    The Homa Bay Town Constituency UDA Chairman Franklin Oluoch's vehicle was set ablaze by two armed men on a motorbike at Makongeni estate on Saturday night. Oluoch escaped unhurt and police have launched investigations into the incident, though the motive remains unclear.

    20 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Sifuna holds Homa Bay rally despite roadblocks, vows unity

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyandiwa, Homa Bay County, on Sunday despite attempts to block roads to the venue. Sifuna rallied supporters around democracy and political unity, accusing opponents of attempting to divide Luo and Luhya communities and linking his break with government to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody.

    16 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Youths raid Homa Bay hotel, destroy property ahead of rally

    A group of youths attacked Homa Bay Tourist Hotel on Saturday night, vandalizing and stealing unspecified items before fleeing on motorcycles. The incident occurred amid heightened political tensions ahead of a planned Linda Mwananchi rally in the town.

    16 August 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Youth barricades paralyze transport and business in Homa Bay

    Transport was paralyzed in Homa Bay town after youths barricaded roads ahead of a Linda Mwananchi movement rally on Sunday, stranding passengers traveling from Nairobi and forcing shops and markets to close.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Armed youths raid Homa Bay hotel, loot property before rally

    Property worth millions of shillings was looted from Homa Bay Tourist Hotel by armed youths on Saturday evening amid rising tension ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally. The hotel proprietor said about 50 youths initially raided the hotel searching for movement members, and a second group of about 100 youths later returned to chase away guests and workers before looting and destroying property.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 20 July

  1. Twenty fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Lake Victoria

    Twenty fishermen were arrested in a joint operation by the State Department of Fisheries Service and Angalo Beach Management Unit for catching immature fish in Lake Victoria's breeding zone. Officials seized six boat engines and five fishing nets; the fishermen face court arraignment.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Six suspected gang members held in Homa Bay robbery case

    Six young men suspected to belong to the Rock Boys criminal gang in Homa Bay Town have been detained for 14 days pending pleas. They are accused of robbery with violence and assault on a resident on June 26, allegedly attacking him with a panga and robbing him of Sh2,000 and a smartphone.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 29 June

  1. 40 juveniles arrested in Homa Bay gang crackdown

    Police in Homa Bay arrested 40 teenagers suspected of belonging to the Rock Boys gang, which has been linked to rising insecurity and criminal activities in Shauri Yako slum over the past six months. The arrests followed a three-day operation that began after gang members attacked and injured a resident during a robbery attempt.

    29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Police arrest 40 gang members over Homa Bay robbery and assault

    Police have arrested at least 40 members of the Rock Boys gang in Homa Bay Town in connection with robbery with violence and assault that have troubled residents for the past six months. The gang, comprising teenagers aged between 16 and 19, will be arraigned in court on Monday.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard →

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