Kisii Residents Rally In Protest Against Osoro’s Disruptions On Governor Arati’s Meetings, Urging Swift Action
The Mt Kenya Times 
Residents burn caskate bearing South Mugirango MP's name Sylvenus Osoro. Photo /Elizabeth Angira
By Elizabeth Angira
Residents in Kisii have staged a protest against South Mugirango MP Sylvenus Osoro, condemning his repeated disruptions and attacks on Governor Simba Arati’s meetings in the region.
The peaceful demonstration took place in Nyamache town, where residents called for swift government intervention, alleging that MP Osoro enjoys state protection for his disruptive behavior.
During the protest, a symbolic act occurred as a coffin with the inscription “RIP Osoro” was burned in the streets, accompanied by mournful chants directed at the Majority Whip.
The crowd, led by MCAs Jacob Bagaka, who is also the Deputy County Assembly Speaker, and Masige East MCA Michael Motume, expressed their frustration over the recent incident where guns were drawn and shots fired during Governor Arati’s rally in Nyakembene.
Other prominent figures present at the demonstration included County Assembly Majority Leader Henry Moracha and Nyacheki MCA Naftal Onkoba. Moracha emphasized the importance of Interior CS Kithure Kindiki fulfilling his responsibilities and reminded that nobody is above the law.
Masige East MCA Michael Mutume called for the Inspector General of Police to promptly arrest MP Osoro and ensure he faces legal charges.
MCA Jacob Bagaka declared that weekly protests would be held every Monday until concrete action is taken against Osoro.
The warning was issued for Osoro to refrain from entering Bobasi, the governor’s hometown. Simultaneously, security agencies were urged to enforce the law impartially.
Callen Magara, an assembly nominee from South Mugirango, criticized Osoro’s actions as immature and unbecoming of a leader.
She pledged continued support for Governor Arati, stating,
“We as South Mugirango people will continue rallying behind Arati, and we shall back him for a second term in office,.” she said.
Bagaka reiterated the warning to Osoro, stating that he should not set foot in Bobasi until apprehended and charged in connection with the recent incident.
Nyacheki ward representative Naftal Onkoba announced that the protests would be held every Monday in all towns across Bobasi until decisive action is taken against Osoro.
Last week, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna revealed that the party had given a 14-day ultimatum for the Inspector General to take action against Osoro and three police officers involved in the attack on Governor Arati.
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