Homa Bay County Deputy Governor Joseph Oyugi Magwanga narrowly escaped a suspected assassination attempt by a whisker on Sunday night, May 11, 2025.
His official vehicle was ambushed near his home in Kabuor Village, Kasipul constituency, at around 9 p.m., though he was not in the car at the time.
Magwanga had switched vehicles after reportedly receiving intel that he was being followed.
His security detail, riding in the official car, exchanged gunfire with the attackers. No injuries were reported. Police have launched investigations to determine the identity and motive of the assailants.
