Martha Karua condemns burning of Orengo’s car in Migori
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has strongly condemned the attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo and his entourage in Migori County, describing the incident as an unacceptable escalation of political violence against opposition leaders. In a statement shared on social media on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Karua directly accused President William Ruto’s administration […]
People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has condemned the burning of Siaya Governor James Orengo's car in Migori County, describing the incident as politically motivated violence against opposition leaders. Karua accused President William Ruto's administration of tolerating state-sponsored militia violence, stating that the attack on Orengo would not silence his political activities.
The governor's vehicle was torched after tear gas was thrown into a gathering associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement, forcing the governor to retreat to his car.
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