Orengo, Sifuna: Government to blame for Kisumu church violence
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Senator Edwin Sifuna have accused the Kenyan government of orchestrating violence at a church service in Kisumu. The leaders claim the attack was a coordinated effort to intimidate their political movement.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising political tensions in Kenya and potential state-sponsored interference in opposition activities.
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna address the media in Kisumu following violence outside ACK St Stephen Cathedral church on July 12, 2026/FAITH MATETE
Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have accused the state of orchestrating the violence that disrupted a church service they attended at ACK St Stephen's Cathedral in Kisumu on Sunday, claiming the attack was planned to intimidate the Linda Mwananchi movement.
The two leaders, who were attending a fundraiser for the Kenya Anglican Men's Association, said the violence was not spontaneous and vowed to address the matter in detail during a media briefing on Monday.
"We intend to hold a media briefing tomorrow on the events that took place in Kisumu," Orengo said.
The governor alleged that the attack bore the hallmarks of a coordinated operation and claimed there was evidence linking some leaders to the violence.
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