Osotsi recounts 2 near-death experiences after surviving a goon attack in Kisumu
By Cynthia Lodite, April 17, 2026Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has recounted two recent near-death experiences after surviving a goon attack in Kisumu, days after surviving an aircraft incident in Nairobi.
Speaking during an interview with a local media house on Thursday, April 16, 2026, narrated the chilling encounters, describing his survival as a miracle.
Osotsi has expressed gratitude for divine protection, saying that he is back and stronger than ever, further affirming that he remains unshaken amid political battles and his recent removal as ODM deputy party leader.
“I thank God for saving my life on two different occasions when I saw death before me, and it was a miracle. I am back and stronger than ever before. I am not shaken,” Osotsi stated.
Plane crash
In a second incident, the Vihiga Senator Osotsi was among 39 passengers on board a Safarilink aircraft that veered off the runway at Wilson Airport on the evening of Friday, March 20, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) on Friday night, the incident occurred at 2055 hrs when the aircraft arriving from Kisumu International Airport veered off the runway upon landing.
“We wish to confirm that all passengers and crew are safe, with no injuries reported. The aircraft remains on site, and recovery efforts are currently underway. Airport operations at Wilson Airport remain normal,” KAA said in a statement.
In a statement following the incident, Senator Osotsi confirmed he was on board the flight and expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal.
“I thank God for His protection after I came out safely from an aircraft accident at Wilson Airport this evening. I was among the 39 passengers on board the Safarilink flight, including three crew members and the pilot, when the plane crash-landed,” he said.
He commended the pilot for what he termed as swift action that helped avert a possible disaster.
“I commend the pilot for his remarkable skill and presence of mind in controlling the aircraft and steering it off the runway, causing it to stall — an action that averted what could have been a catastrophic fire had the plane continued on the runway,” Osotsi said.
However, the senator raised concerns over what he described as a lack of emergency response at the airport, further linking the incident to ongoing concerns about infrastructure and safety at Wilson Airport, noting that he had recently sought a statement in the Senate regarding the matter.