The National Police Service (NPS) has arrested sixteen suspected armed thugs in connection with the violent attack on Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma during Thursday's Kasipul Constituency by-election.
In a statement released on Friday, November 28, the NPS confirmed that an intensive manhunt launched immediately after the incident had yielded significant results, with suspects found in possession of crude weapons.
"Following the attack on Hon. Peter Kaluma at Agoro Sare Primary School polling station during the Kasipul Constituency by-election yesterday, 27th November 2025, police launched an intensive manhunt for the suspected perpetrators," the statement read.
During the operation, officers intercepted five vehicles and two motorcycles believed to have been used in the attack. A comprehensive search of the vehicles led to the discovery of weapons and the arrest of the suspects.
"A thorough search led to the arrest of sixteen suspected armed thugs, who were found in possession of ten pangas, five knives, along with rungus and stones," police said.
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All the suspects are currently being held in police custody and are expected to be arraigned in court to face charges related to the violence.
The incident that prompted the arrests occurred at the Agoro Sare polling center on Thursday, November 27, when MP Kaluma was attacked while accompanying ODM candidate Boyd Were during the by-election exercise.
According to reports, tensions flared when a group of individuals confronted the lawmaker shortly after he arrived at the polling station. The confrontation quickly escalated into violence, leaving Kaluma with visible injuries.
The MP was seen bleeding from the head, with blood stains on his neck and chest as he was escorted away from the chaotic scene. In the confusion, Kaluma's bodyguard reportedly lost his firearm, further highlighting the severity of the attack.
Speaking after the incident, Kaluma accused Independent Candidate Philip Aroko's supporters of orchestrating the violence in an attempt to intimidate voters and disrupt the electoral process.
"They are small people; we would have fought them back, but don't fight them because that is what they want. They don't want people to come to vote," the lawmaker said.
