In public statements, ODM leaders avoided assigning blame, insisting that all claims and counterclaims should be subjected to due process and established through investigations. Owino has linked the incident to his political positions, particularly his opposition to any political accommodation between ODM and President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued after the incident, the MP said he believed the confrontation was politically motivated. Speaking on behalf of the MPs, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo said authorities should conduct an exhaustive and impartial probe. ODM leaders reiterated their call for calm as investigations proceed, saying the party will respect the outcome of the police inquiry.

Source: The Star January 06, 2026 10:18 UTC