Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor Defends PS Omollo Over Osotsi Assault Claims

By Kepher Otieno - Reporter

Kenya, 11 April 2026 - As the political tempest surrounding the assault on Vihiga Senator Geoffrey Osotsi gathers momentum, Nyakach MP Aduma Owuor has now stepped decisively into the fray, mounting a spirited defence of Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo and casting the controversy as a calculated political witch-hunt.

In remarks that further sharpen the already polarised discourse, Owuor portrayed Dr Omollo as a key pillar within President William Ruto’s political architecture—particularly in the Nyanza region, where shifting allegiances continue to redraw long-standing loyalties. According to the Nyakach legislator, the attempt to link the PS to the violent episode involving Senator Osotsi is not merely misguided, but overtly political.

“There is no apparent reason to drag his name into this matter,” Owuor declared, dismissing the allegations as opportunistic manoeuvres designed to dent Omollo’s growing influence. He characterised the PS as a “strong man” in Ruto’s camp, suggesting that his proximity to power has made him an attractive target for rivals seeking to destabilise his standing.

Owuor’s defence did not stop at rebuttal; it extended into a broader political appeal. In a pointed message to the Luo community, he urged unity behind Dr Omollo, whom he described as a crucial and steady link between Nyanza and the national government. In doing so, the MP underscored the delicate interplay between regional identity and national politics, hinting at the strategic importance of Omollo’s role within the current administration.

“Stand firm,” he implored, framing support for the PS as both a political necessity and a matter of regional interest.

The MP also took aim at critics whom he accused of pursuing “selfish political ends” by invoking Omollo’s name in connection with the assault. In his view, such efforts are less about justice for Senator Osotsi and more about undermining a public servant whose influence is steadily expanding.

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Echoing sentiments expressed by Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo, Owuor suggested that envy lies at the heart of the attacks against the PS. He painted a portrait of Dr Omollo as a diligent and honest administrator whose performance has unsettled political adversaries unaccustomed to such effectiveness within the bureaucracy.

“Many are envious of his work,” Owuor asserted, framing the controversy as a backlash against competence rather than a legitimate quest for accountability.

The convergence of voices from within Nyanza in defence of Dr Omollo signals a notable shift in the region’s political tone, particularly given its historically oppositional stance towards the current administration. It also raises the stakes in the unfolding saga, transforming what began as a security incident into a litmus test of political loyalty, influence, and narrative control.

Meanwhile, Dr Omollo himself has maintained a firm but measured position—condemning the attack on Senator Osotsi and reiterating that those responsible must face the full force of the law. Yet even as investigations proceed, the political noise surrounding the case shows little sign of abating.

With figures like Aduma Owuor stepping forward to fortify his defence, the battle over perception and blame is rapidly becoming as consequential as the search for the perpetrators themselves. In Kenya’s ever-charged political arena, the Osotsi assault has become more than an isolated act of violence—it is now a prism through which power, rivalry, and regional dynamics are being fiercely contested.