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By Cantona Joseph April 09, 2026 02:20 (EAT)

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaking at the Karen Hospital, Nairobi on April 9, 2026, where Senator Godfrey Osotsi is recuperating.

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Political leaders in the United Opposition have strongly condemned the recent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi by a group of armed goons in Kisumu County, calling for expeditious police action on the matter.

Speaking on Thursday at the Karen Hospital where the accosted Senator is recuperating, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka reckoned that Ososti is the recent victim of a targeted political attack by a few individuals in government who seek to cripple the opposition.

Confirming that the Senator is stable and recovering, Kalonzo fingered Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, accusing him of being behind the deployment of goons on dissenting political leaders.

He demanded that he should resign from office, arguing that he has proven to be incompetent and legal action will be initiated if he fails to step down.

“There is no reason why those who attacked Osotsi have not been apprehended by now. If they will not have been apprehended by this time tomorrow, we will institute a private prosecution against PS Omollo. He should immediately resign,” he said.

“Raymond Omollo’s name is plainly placed before Kenyans. These are his own goons, and the police report to him. If he does not resign, then his boss, President Ruto, should fire him.”

The political firebrand further called for tolerance among political leaders, warning that the rampant attacks against opposing leaders will have dire ramifications on national unity and erode public trust in President William Ruto’s administration.

On his part, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo demanded that the assailants be arrested, claiming that the Inspector General of Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have repeatedly turned a blind eye to similar crimes.

“The IG and DCI boss have allowed a lot of crime like this to go unattended and without prosecution. I am really challenging the IG this time round and his police system to make arrests and we want to see justice being done for Osotsi and such other acts stopped across the country,” he said.

“This is attempted murder on Osotsi and the goons should not be charged with a lesser offence.”

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi called on President Ruto to call his teams to order and ensure that the vice is nipped in the bud to uphold national stability.

“We will not allow President Ruto to bring down Kenya to an anarchical state. We are here to protect this country with whatever it takes,” he said.

Osotsi was attacked on April 8 when he made a routine visit to the Acacia area to get a haircut before proceeding to Java restaurant, where he met a friend and also interacted with members of the public.

Shortly after, a group of gun-wielding individuals is said to have confronted him, questioning him over his political allegiance.

The DCI has launched a probe into the incident, with early efforts focusing on forensic analysis of CCTV footage obtained from the scene, which authorities believe could provide key insights into the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The agency has called on members of the public to remain calm and avoid speculation as investigations continue.

“The DCI is fully committed to getting to the bottom of this matter and will ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice,” DCI said, assuring that updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Court dismisses bid to stop Diageo’s Ksh.297B sale of East African Breweries

By ReutersApril 09, 2026 03:41 (EAT)

Beer bottles pass through a conveyor belt along a production line at the East African Breweries’ microbrewery as the company released its half-year results in Ruaraka, Nairobi, Kenya, January 26, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi//File Photo

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A Kenyan court on Thursday dismissed a bid to stop Diageo’s Ksh.297 billion ($2.3 billion) sale of ‌its local subsidiary East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings.

London-listed Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker whisky and Captain Morgan rum, said in December it had agreed to sell its 65 per cent stake in EABL to the ​Japanese brewer, as it implements a turnaround strategy to reduce debt and revive ​growth.

But the deal soon ran into uncertainty after Kenyan beer distributor Bia ⁠Tosha petitioned the High Court to block the deal in January over pending litigation dating ​back to 2016.

The court rejected the bid, paving the way for the completion of the deal, which ​is set to be one of the country’s biggest such transactions.

“The petitioner’s notice of motion dated 5th January 2026 is hereby dismissed,” said Bahati Mwamuye, a High Court judge, adding that any other orders that could impede ​the completion of the deal were all lifted.

EABL welcomed the ruling and pledged ​to prove its case in the underlying dispute, which revolves around a claim of unfair termination of distribution ‌rights.

⁠Lawyers for Bia Tosha did not comment.

DIAGEO SEEKS TURNAROUND UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Diageo’s sale of assets such as EABL is seen as key to the group’s strategy under new CEO Dave Lewis after years of stagnant or falling sales and growing investor unease.

The firm also faces tariff-related uncertainty, fragile ​global consumer sentiment, and ​evolving drinking preferences ⁠among some consumers.

The completion of the deal is also important to the Kenyan government, which is seeking to attract foreign investors in order ​to boost its industrial sector and create jobs, government officials have ​said, since failure would ⁠send the wrong signal.

Meanwhile, Asahi has been hunting for opportunities in markets including Africa and South America as it implements its global expansion strategy.

The Tokyo-headquartered group sees EABL as ⁠offering an ​attractive portfolio of brands, marketing capabilities and production facilities, ​its Chief Executive Atsushi Katsuki said when the deal was announced.

The parties expect the deal to be completed ​in the second half of this year.