Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for a comprehensive investigation into the violence witnessed in Homa Bay on Sunday during a rally by the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Kaluma, who is already facing scrutiny over remarks he made following the unrest, urged security agencies to establish the circumstances that led to the violence and identify those responsible.
In a statement, the legislator accused Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi MP Babu Owino of being directly. involved in activities that allegedly contributed to the unrest.
He also alleged that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were among individuals backing the group he claimed was involved in causing chaos.
At least two people, including a police officer, were reportedly killed during the unrest, while several vehicles were torched.
Kaluma challenged investigators to establish the ownership of vehicles used during the incident and identify hotels and other premises where individuals linked to the violence may have stayed or held meetings.
“Let there be a decisive and comprehensive investigation into the people, vehicles and premises involved in this incident,” Kaluma said.
Questions Security Response
The MP also questioned the conduct of the police and called for investigations into allegations that some officers or commanders may have been compromised.
“We must establish whether there was any failure, negligence or compromise within the security apparatus that allowed the violence to escalate,” he said.
Kaluma further alleged that large sums of money were used to mobilize people and finance the violence. He challenged investigators to establish the source of the funds, when they were allegedly received and how they were distributed.
“Who funded the mobilization? Who received the money, when was it received and how was it distributed? These are questions that an investigation must answer,” Kaluma said.
He also called for scrutiny of alleged coordinators involved in mobilizing people of Homa Bay rally, including the number of people recruited and payments allegedly made to them.
Plot Against Governor Wanga
A significant part of Kaluma’s statement focused on Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, whom he claimed was the target of an alleged political scheme aimed at undermining her leadership and destabilizing the county.
“God saved Governor Wanga. God saved Homa Bay,” Kaluma said.
He alleged that the violence was not spontaneous but formed part of a broader political plan to create instability in the county and weaken the governor politically.
Kaluma called on security agencies to pursue the allegations without fear or favor, saying accountability would be necessary to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
“Those who planned, financed, facilitated or executed the violence must be identified and held accountable,” he said.
His remarks come amid heightened political tensions in Homa Bay, with rival political factions trading accusations over the violence and the conduct of political rallies.
Kaluma has since been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) for questioning over remarks he made.
