Swaleh Oswado: Video of Slain Ex-ODM Politician Campaigning in 2022 Emerges
- Ex-politician Swaleh Oswado was shot dead while trying to escape from police custody on Tuesday, August 5
- Before his death, Oswado vied for the position of the Kirimari Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) during the 2022 General Election
- Oswado's video campaigning for the political seat has gone viral after his death, sparking mixed reactions from Kenyans
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
A video of Swaleh Oswado campaigning to become the Kirimari Ward Member of County Assembly ahead of the 2022 General Election has emerged.
Source: Facebook
Oswado vied for the political seat under the Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.
The video surfaced moments after Oswado was shot dead while trying to escape from a police van on Tuesday, August 5.
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Did Swaleh Oswado hail Raila Odinga?
In the video circulating online, Oswado hailed former prime minister Odinga and his then-running mate, the People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua.
"Raila tibim, Martha Karua tialalala, vijana ria, wamama hi, warembo mwaaa, tumeamua," Oswado said.
Dressed in a black jacket, t-shirt and beige shorts, Oswado appeared to be confident in his political aspirations.
As he spoke, the voice of an excited lady was heard in the background responding to Oswado.
How did Kenyans react to Oswado's video?
Oswado's video during the campaigns has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing their sympathies over how Oswado died.
Titus Snow:
"Rest easy ninja ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏 they hate you but ushai nipa advice ya maana.good bye Biggie."
Nyagah wa Joshua:
"I remember I saw him mara ya kwanza tukiwa Bomas during PNU annual delegates meeting, alikuwa na gari imepambwa sana and with a beautiful girl wakiwa wamevaa the same."
Qariuk Kariz:
"Was a very good footballer, kama sijakosea."
Mercy Brilliance:
"Waah!! r .i. p mkuu"
Leonardah Gakii:
"Wah."
Plimah Kaynoh:
"RIP champe baba yoh go well"
Ni Mhenga:
"Walai Bossy wetu."
Moses Wamuuru:
"Sisemi kitu."
Dickson Njagi:
"So sad."
Embu OCS explains how Oswado died
Embu West Sub-County Police Commander Vincent Kitili gave details of the events that led to Oswado's fatal shooting.
The police stated that things took a dramatic turn at around 2 pm, Tuesday, after the police received information that two inmates had escaped from a prison van while they were being escorted to Embu Prison from court.
Source: Facebook
According to Kitili, Oswado and his counterpart even launched pepper spray at the officers in an attempt to blind them so they could escape.
It was at this moment that one officer jumped out of the vehicle to pursue the inmates who were trying to flee.
The officer reportedly issued several warnings to Oswado, asking him to stop, to no avail. Kitili stated that the chase led the officer to a construction site where Oswado, armed with a machete, attempted to confront him.
In response, the officer opened fire in self-defence, fatally wounding Oswado. The deceased was later taken to Embu Level 5 Hospital mortuary.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
