Charles Owino: Kaluma’s statement was careless, primitive and backward
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino on Monday, September 14, 2026, criticised remarks by Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma weeks ago, before Linda Mwananchi toured Homa Bay, describing them as “careless, primitive and backward” and saying they were not expected from a lawmaker. Owino said the director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and […]
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino criticised remarks made by Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma, describing them as "careless, primitive, and backward." Owino also questioned why the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the police have not arrested Kaluma over these remarks, suggesting their file should already be with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Owino's remarks came amid scrutiny of political figures' statements before the 2027 General Election. He also criticized remarks made by Hassan Omar regarding dead voters, stating that the head of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) should take stern action against Omar due to the severity of his remarks.
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