Siaya Governor James Orengo has raised alarm over what he termed 'interference in police investigations into the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.

Addressing the media at Kisumu Central Police Station, Orengo said he was “deeply disappointed” with the slow pace of investigations, noting that the only documented action so far was an entry in the Occurrence Book.

Despite holding meetings with senior police officers at the station, the governor said he was convinced that external forces were influencing the handling of the case.

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“I am persuaded beyond any doubt that there is a big interference in this matter. The police officers appear to be under some fear in handling this as a normal investigation,” he said.

Orengo claimed that the suspects involved in the attack are well-known individuals, many of whom have previously been linked to violent incidents in Kisumu, yet no arrests have been made.

He cited past attacks at prominent locations, including hotels in the city, allegedly involving the same group of individuals.

The governor also raised concerns about what he described as a growing culture of impunity, warning that hired gangs were being used to carry out acts of violence.

“These goons are known. Their names and faces are all over social media, yet nothing is being done. That is simply unacceptable,” he said.

Orengo went further to call on prominent persons whose names continue to turn up to publicly distance themselves from the incident, saying their names repeatedly surfaced in discussions surrounding the attack.

He warned that continued interference in law enforcement undermines constitutional rights, including the right to life and security, and risks pushing the country toward lawlessness.

Orengo maintained that he would continue to follow up on the matter, expressing limited confidence in the current investigations but hoping that justice would eventually prevail.

"I have finished my conversations with the police by saying that I'll be back tomorrow. I'll be on the phone with them. I have very little faith, but I think I'll be guided by that little faith and hope that something will be done."

He also cautioned that the situation reflects a broader breakdown of security, where even elected leaders are no longer safe, urging Kenyans to remain vigilant.