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Homa Bay chaos: 27 suspects arraigned as opposition alleges plot to delay 2027 polls

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    We begin the bulletin with the developing story on the violence in Homa Bay on Sunday that left two people dead and property of unknown value destroyed. Police say 27 suspects have been arraigned in connection with the Homa Bay chaos. Fifteen suspects arrested with crude weapons on the eve of the rally were arraigned in Kisumu and will be held in police custody for four days to allow officers to conclude investigations. Twelve other suspects took plea in Homa Bay, while police have summoned Kassim Abdi Sebu, who has been linked to the mayhem. Meanwhile, opposition leaders allege that the Kenya Kwanza administration is plotting to instigate violence at political gatherings as a way of delaying the 2027 General Election. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Siaya Governor James Orengo claim that election and security officials are part of the alleged plan to help President William Ruto remain in office for two more years. Gatete Njoroge reports.