Five illegal firearms surrendered in Turkana as disarmament drive gains momentum
According to the National Police Service, the weapons handed over included rifles of various models alongside several rounds of ammunition.
According to the National Police Service, the weapons handed over included rifles of various models alongside several rounds of ammunition.
In a statement on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Kikuyu MP claimed the unrest was not spontaneous but bore the hallmarks of coordinated political attacks similar to those seen during previous periods of unrest.
Orengo said he had personally reported the matter to police shortly after the incident and later visited the station two days after to follow up on the progress of investigations.
The concerns emerged during a fact-finding mission by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security as part of its budget oversight programme.
The operation, which spans 14 counties where macadamia is grown, is aimed at flushing out rogue traders and processors, protecting farmers from exploitation, and ensuring that only approved buyers operate within the value chain.
Murkomen also urged politicians across the spectrum to lower political temperatures and avoid rhetoric that could inflame tensions, warning that young people were being targeted and drawn into organised unrest for political gain.
The senator further said misinformation began spreading almost immediately after the attack, accusing online commentators of rushing to shape public opinion before official investigations could establish the truth.
Senator Osotsi was first rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu before being flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment, with former Kisumu Governor James Orengo helping coordinate his evacuation.
Trouble began to build as groups assembled in different sections of the area, prompting police to intervene. Witnesses reported running battles between sections of the crowd and officers, with teargas used to push people back. Amid the confusion, one voice rang out loudly, “Ongeza teargas,” capturing the intensity of the moment.
The dispute focuses on the ongoing privatisation process, including plans involving the Kenya Pipeline Company, which the petitioners say is being carried out outside constitutional limits.
The High Court granted Joel Mburu anticipatory bail set at Sh5 million, with a matching surety, after he filed an urgent application seeking orders to stop what he termed possible arrest and detention linked to the ongoing probe.
The Deputy President said the programme is gaining traction, with about 270,000 units currently under construction and plans in place to significantly expand output to reach one million homes.