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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has finally spoken out, firing a sharp response at media houses she accuses of twisting the truth about recent unrest in the county.
In a strongly worded public statement, the governor declared that KTN and The Standard newspaper published falsehoods, ignored her official reply, and unfairly attacked the integrity of her office. Read Full Article Here
The dispute centers on events of 16 August 2024. According to Wanga, coverage of the incident featured a sensational front-page photograph in The Standard that wrongly linked her administration to violence.
She insists the individual shown was identified as Nicholas Ochieng’ Onyando, a resident of Siaya County, not Homa Bay.
The governor maintains that any suggestion her office orchestrated or encouraged the chaos is a deliberate distortion of facts.
Wanga emphasized that her position has remained consistent: she condemns violence and intimidation in all forms. She reaffirmed that every Kenyan has the constitutional right to visit Homa Bay and engage in peaceful assembly.
At the same time, she called for a thorough, impartial investigation based on evidence rather than speculation.
Frustrated by what she describes as biased and unverified reporting, the governor’s office has lodged a formal complaint with the Media Council of Kenya.
The complaint cites breaches of the Code of Conduct for the Practice of Journalism, including failures in accuracy, fairness, the right of reply, and accountability in reporting.
Wanga has requested that the council review the broadcasts and publications, demand an immediate apology, and take appropriate action.
By going public and involving the media regulator, Wanga has shifted the conversation from the streets of Homa Bay to questions of journalistic responsibility. The saga continues, with the governor standing firm that the record must be set straight.
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