Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media allege that Alego Usonga MP and Budget Committee chair Sam Atandi was stabbed at a meeting in Kisumu, with claims pointing to a fallout with hired goons over unpaid fees.
The rumors spread rapidly online on Saturday, with one social media user claiming that Atandi’s aide had confirmed the incident but said the MP was “out of danger.” However, significant doubt surrounds the story.
Atandi seen at Rarieda rally
Multiple skeptics quickly pushed back, pointing out that Atandi was spotted at an ODM rally in Rarieda the same evening, appearing alongside Homa Bay Woman Governor Gladys Wanga. No police statement, hospital report, or mainstream media confirmation of any stabbing incident has been issued as of publication time.
ODM infighting in Nyanza
Analysts say the rumor reflects the growing political tensions within ODM in the Nyanza region. Atandi, who chairs the powerful Budget and Appropriations Committee, has been at the center of partisan rivalries—a position that has made him both influential and a target of political attacks.
CityNews will continue to monitor the situation and update this story as verified information becomes available.
