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Willis Raburu: Kisumu is not the headquarters of goons
27th July, 2026 02:22 PM
Media personality Willis Raburu has condemned the arrest of eight Linda Mwananchi supporters, insisting that Kisumu should not be branded as a haven for criminal gangs.
In a statement shared on social media on Monday, July 27, 2026, Raburu said he had joined Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo, lawyer Robert Maua, and activist Comrade Nyaoke in standing with the supporters at the Kisumu Law Courts.
According to Raburu, the eight supporters had been arrested after attending a church service at St Stephen’s ACK Church in Kisumu alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
“Today, alongside Hon. Babu Owino, Faith Odhiambo, Robert Maua, and Comrade Nyaoke, we stood in solidarity with eight courageous Linda Mwananchi supporters whose only “crime” was joining us for a church service at St Stephen’s ACK in Kisumu. The real goons must now be brought to book. Kisumu is NOT the headquarters of goons,” Raburu said.
He maintained that the supporters had committed no offence and described their arrest as unjust, adding that they had only attended the church service.
Raburu also pledged to continue supporting those he believes have been unfairly targeted.
“To our supporters, we will fight for you and with you. Our supporters are now free to go! Justice will always prevail!” he added.
Arrested Linda Mwananchi supporters
Earlier, the media personality announced that the state had withdrawn all charges against the eight supporters.
“The state has dropped all charges against our supporters!!! They are now free to go. We are waiting for them to be processed. We will continue to stand on the side of justice! All 8 are free to go,” he wrote.
Raburu celebrated the decision, saying all eight supporters had been freed after appearing before the Kisumu court, where they were represented by Senior Counsel James Orengo and Babu Owino.
The arrests had sparked criticism from leaders and supporters allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement, who argued that the group was being targeted despite peacefully attending a religious service.
