Onyango recounted the terrifying moment he was confronted by unknown assailants.
“They ordered me to make an apology immediately,” he said. “To write a story apologising that the lady was not involved in the case, but I told them that such a story cannot run immediately.”
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Following the incident, journalists from Homa Bay County stood in solidarity with Onyango. They called on authorities to act swiftly and decisively.
“We really want to appeal to the security agencies to ensure that these known goons are apprehended and prosecuted,” said a union representative. “Let’s ensure that the lives of journalists in Homa Bay are really protected.”
“The Constitution of the Republic of Kenya is very clear on the responsibilities and the role of the media, and we will not be cowed,” the representative added.
A screengrab of People Daily journalist Habil Onyango speaking to journalists on September 15, 2025.
“We want to ask Her Excellency the Governor to rein in this terror,” the union rep said. “If we can hire goons to attack one Habil Onyango, then an action must be taken against her.”
The call for justice comes amid a troubling history of hiring scandals in the county.
