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"content": "Caleb Owino Nyamor. They however did not find him and they vented their anger on his property thereby destroying his three butcheries and burnt his Land Rover before stealing weighing machines, fridges, friers and meat. The value of property destroyed and stolen is estimated to be Kshs4.4 million. Willis Ochieng Akoth reported the incident at Kisumu Police Station and investigations commenced. So far two suspects, Stephen Mudenyo, alias Mada, and Washington Ouko have been arrested and charged with the offence of malicious damage to property contrary to Section 339 (1) of the Penal Code and robbery with violence contrary to Section 296(2) of the Penal Code. The hearing is set for 24th October. On 23rd September, 2012, Stephen Mudenyo, who had travelled to Nairobi for a football match between Gor Mahia FC and AFC Leopards, alleged that he had been attacked and injured by members of the American group while in Nairobi. However, this incident was not reported to any police station in the country. In retaliation to this allegation, a mob attacked Peter Ochieng Okore’s premises damaging the fence and stealing iron sheets. After this incident, the police managed to arrest three suspects, namely Agostino Nyaori Miyoma, Vincent Otieno Dola and Jonathan Okwiri Ojwaka. They were arraigned at the Kisumu Law Court and charged with the offence of stealing contrary to Section 339(1) of the Penal Code. The case will be mentioned again on 4th October, 2012. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I want to clarify here that Mr. Stephen Mudenyo, alias Mada, was removed from the cell at 5.00 a.m. However, he was presented before the Maseno Court at 8.00 a.m. It should be noted that the courts, like any other Government institution, commence operations at 8.00 a.m. At this point of investigations, there is no tangible evidence to link the violence to a politician based in Nairobi. However, we request any person with any evidence to present it to the police to aid investigations. If anybody will be found culpable, appropriate action will be taken. With regard to what the Ministry is doing to bring about dialogue and peace, a meeting aimed at reconciling the two warring groups was convened between the OCPD and the stakeholders on 18th September, 2012 and several resolutions were arrived at. In addition, the DC for Kisumu East had met the stakeholders in a bid to stress the need to adhere to the resolutions arrived at, at the earlier meeting. Further, a meeting chaired by the Provincial Commissioner and which brought on board all the stakeholders, including leaders of the China and American groups was held on 20th September. 2012. The meeting resolved that there should be cessation of all forms of violence within the city. Apart from the above mentioned fora other meetings have been held by different organizations, including Peacenet, the District Peace Committees and local councilors, amongst others. Finally, from the foregoing it is clear that the Provincial Administration officers have been impartial in the execution of their duties; it is evident that after every incident the police have managed to move in, arrest suspects and arraign them in court. I am appealing to the two hon. Members to join the Provincial Administration and security officers in coming up with a solution to this problem to avert further violence."
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