Babu Owino condemns attack on Kalonzo in Migori, warns against political intolerance

Siaya Governor James Orengo has vehemently denounced violence against the Wiper Party's Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and his entourage in Migori County, warning such acts are incompatible with democracy as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. In a X account post, Orengo stated, "Democracy and violence cannot coexist. I condemn in the strongest terms the violence meted against Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and his team in Migori."

The governor's statement follows a group of suspected assailants disrupting the opposition delegation's activities in Migori Town on November 5, where they hurled stones at the leaders' convoy, damaging several vehicles, including a car belonging to former Attorney-General Justin Muturi. Police intervened with teargas to quell the disturbance.

Despite the assault, Musyoka, accompanied by Muturi, former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, and other opposition leaders, affirmed that the incident would not deter the opposition from continuing its political mobilisation. Muturi accused Suna East MP Junet Mohammed of orchestrating the group, though this claim has not been substantiated.

The incident has reignited concerns over political intolerance and the security of opposition leaders as political parties and movements ramp up their campaigning ahead of the 2027 elections.