19 suspects arrested in second day of operation to restore normalcy in Homa Bay Town

Police made 19 additional arrests during the second day of an operation aimed at restoring order in Homa Bay Town. The arrests took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following the chaos that ensued on October 9 after the initial arrest of suspected gang leader Kassim Abdi Sebo and eight others. The 19 suspects were apprehended at various locations within Homa Bay and are facing charges including preparation to commit a felony, gambling, resisting arrest, and consuming illicit substances.

They were booked at the police station and are set to appear in court on Monday, October 12, 2026. The operation, which is part of efforts to address criminal activities and maintain public order, is being led by the Homa Bay Police Station and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Sebo, who is accused of robbery with violence, is set to be charged in Kisii Law Courts for security reasons.

The eight suspects arrested during Sebo's initial arrest were remanded for seven days pending further investigation. The ongoing investigations are expected to determine the precise nature of the suspects' alleged criminal activities.