ODM Calls for Probe Into Homa Bay Violence, Lists 34 Injured

By Monyonge Kebati

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called for a prompt, impartial and professional investigation into the violence reported in Homa Bay, as the party released details of civilians and security officers injured during the unrest.

In a statement dated August 18, 2026, ODM Secretary General Hon. Catherine Omanyo expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and wished those injured a speedy recovery.

The party also sympathised with individuals and businesses whose property was damaged or destroyed during the violence.

ODM urged security and investigative agencies to identify those responsible for criminal acts and ensure they face the law, while cautioning against arbitrary blame, harassment or collective punishment of innocent citizens.

According to a list released by the party, 24 civilians sustained various injuries, including gunshot wounds, fractures, deep cuts, head injuries, dislocations and stab wounds.

The listed injuries include cases involving individuals identified as Benard Ochieng, Jean Morgan Odul, George Opinde Onyango, Tony Onyango Odhiambo, John Philip Owale, Kevin Ochieng Von, Victor Odhiambo Kibeti and Philip Kapten, among others.

The party also listed 10 security officers as having been injured during the incidents. They include SSP Fredrick Ombaka, Police Driver Corporal Leonard Wanjala, Constable Geoffrey Kebenei, Constable Benard Odundo, AP Constable Richard Muema, Corporal Stephen Orony, Corporal Rika Said, AP Constable James Nyoike, AP Constable Collins Bera and AP Constable James Kinywa.

ODM further appealed to political leaders, parties, caucuses and their supporters to exercise restraint and responsibility as political activities intensify across the country.

The party said Kenya’s democratic space should remain open to all citizens and warned that political competition should not degenerate into confrontation between communities, neighbours or supporters of competing political formations.

ODM reaffirmed its commitment to a political environment where citizens can freely attend—or choose not to attend—political meetings, political organisations can peacefully campaign for their ideas, and leadership contests are determined by the will of the people rather than violence.