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
The article relies heavily on the claims of opposition politicians without providing a response or statement from the government.
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