Source: County Government of Kisumu
The County Government of Kisumu, through its City Department, has strongly condemned an incident in which a group of individuals armed with pangas, rungus, and other crude weapons stormed a stakeholders’ meeting and attacked participants.
Incident Details
The attack occurred during a stakeholder’s meeting convened at the Kisumu Social Hall pursuant to the ongoing Court-Annexed Mediation Process on the operationalization of the Nyamasaria-Mowlem Satellite Bus Park.
According to the Directorate of Communications and Corporate Affairs, the meeting brought together representatives from:
| Stakeholder Group |
|---|
| County Government of Kisumu |
| County Security Team |
| Kisumu Bus Park Transport Company |
| Kisumu Tuk Tuk Association |
| Bus Park Kiosk Owners |
| Hawkers |
| Mowlem and Nyamasaria Communities |
“The discussions were constructive and culminated in an agreement to establish a Joint Committee to guide the operationalization of the satellite bus park” – County Government of Kisumu, Directorate of Communications and Corporate Affairs
Armed Attack and Theft
The armed gangs vandalized property and robbed several participants, including students, of their mobile phones, laptops, and other belongings.
Preliminary information and the circumstances surrounding the incident strongly suggest that the attack specifically targeted the City Manager, Mr. Abala Wanga, and was intended to disrupt the ongoing mediation process.
Swift Intervention
The County Government commended its Inspectorate Officers and the National Police Service for their swift intervention, which prevented further harm and restored order.
The County Government further called upon the National Police Service and other security agencies to urgently investigate the incident and ensure that all those responsible – including any individuals who planned, financed, or incited the attack – are brought to book.
Commitment to Peaceful Engagement
“The City of Kisumu remains firmly committed to the mediation process and to engage all stakeholders peacefully in pursuit of lasting and lawful solutions for the benefit of our residents”
– County Government of Kisumu, Directorate of Communications and Corporate Affairs
The County Government has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful stakeholder engagement and the rule of law, despite this setback.
About Kisumu County
Kisumu County is one of Kenya’s 47 counties, with its headquarters at Kisumu City, the third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa . The county is a regional hub for commerce, transport, and tourism, bordered by Lake Victoria and serving as the gateway to the Lake Region Economic Block .
Call for Justice
The County Government has called upon all residents to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct thorough investigations. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to report to the nearest police station.
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