The EALA member of Parliament Winnie Odinga, has condemned the attack on the Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, describing the attack as shameful.

Taking to her official Instagram account on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Winnie, while condemning the attack on the ODM senator, slammed the narrative of beating up people and calling it politics.

“You don’t beat up people and call it politics. What happened to Senator Godfrey Osotsi is shameful. No spin. No excuses,” Winnie stated.

Osotsi attack

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi is nursing injuries at the Karen Hospital following an assault by a group of armed goons in Kisumu County on Wednesday, April 8.

According to Derick Luvega, Director of Communication at the Vihiga Senate Office, Osotsi had made a routine visit to the Acacia area to get a haircut before proceeding to Java restaurant, where he met a friend and also interacted with members of the public.

Shortly after, a group of gun-wielding individuals is said to have confronted him, questioning him over his political allegiance.

Luvega indicated that Osotsi’s security detail exercised restraint to avoid discharging firearms in public and hurting innocent lives in the process. 

“We strongly condemn this barbaric and cowardly act, which appears to have been premeditated and orchestrated,” the statement read in part. 

“It is important to emphasise that this isolated incident should not, in any way, be used to tarnish the image of the people of Kisumu, who have consistently demonstrated warmth and hospitality, as evidenced by the Senator’s free movement and interactions prior to the attack.”

The arrest

Meanwhile, Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended three individuals in connection with the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall.

According to a statement by the DCI shared on Thursday, April 9, 2026, The people of intreststs are currently behind bars awaiting and are being processed for arraignment in court.

“ARREST OF SUSPECTS LINKED TO THE ATTACK ON VIHIGA SENATOR HON. GODFREY OSOTSI Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kisumu County have arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on Vihiga Senator Hon. Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall,” DCI said.

Investigations into the incident have been intensified, with authorities actively pursuing additional individuals linked to the attack.

The DCI has acknowledged the public for providing valuable information that has aided the investigation and continues to urge cooperation from the community as efforts to apprehend all perpetrators continue.

“The Directorate of Criminal Investigations thanks members of the public who have volunteered useful information to aid the ongoing investigations and urges continued cooperation as detectives work to bring all perpetrators to justice”