Philip Aroko
Businessman Philip Aroko has recently come into the spotlight as he alleges that the Homa Bay Governor is orchestrating efforts to implicate him in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were. After surrendering to police, Aroko criticized the political climate in Homa Bay, describing it as chaotic and vowing to promote civil politics in the region. He expressed his willingness to cooperate with the investigation into the MP's murder, which has drawn significant public attention.
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In the recently concluded Kasipul by-elections, senior UDA mobilisers rallied behind independent candidate Philip Aroko against ODM’s Boyd Were.
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Kenya· 2025-12-20
Philip Aroko is an independent candidate supported by Oyugi Magwanga in the recent Kasipul by-election.
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Philip Aroko was an Independent candidate who received 8,476 votes.
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Oyugi Magwanga supported Philip Aroko over ODM candidate Boyd Were in Kasipul.
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Magwanga supported an independent candidate, Philip Aroko, while Wanga backed MP-elect Boyd Were of ODM.
Wanga removes deputy governor from CEC post after by-election falloutKenya· 2025-12-01
Philip Aroko was defeated by Boyd Were in Kasipul, receiving 8,476 votes.
UDA godfathers have the last laugh as opposition criesKenya· 2025-11-28
Philip Aroko is an independent candidate who dismissed claims of intimidation in Kasipul.
Rival camps trade accusations as chaos disrupts by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
Peter Kaluma blamed the assault on supporters of independent candidate Philip Aroko.
Developing: Chaos, violence dominate mini-pollsKenya· 2025-11-27
The IEBC fined ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko Sh1 million each.
In pictures: Voters turn out early as Kenya holds crucial by-electionsKenya· 2025-11-27
Philip Aroko is a businessman who has declared interest in the Kasipul seat.
UDA calls off primaries in Nyamira, all systems go for Sh23 million exerciseKenya· 2025-09-19
Philip Aroko is a businessman and politician named as a person of interest in the murder investigation.
Police utilise forensic tools to nab suspects in MP Were's murderKenya· 2025-05-09
Philip Aroko is a Kasipul politician who accused Gladys Wanga of wanting him arrested over Were’s murder.
Heroic send-off as the body of slain Kasipul MP is transported homeKenya· 2025-05-09
Philip Aroko denied any involvement in the killing of Kasipul MP Charles Were.
MP Were murder: Suspects arraigned, not chargedKenya· 2025-05-08
Businessman cum politician Philip Aroko has been named as a person of interest in the murder of the Kasipul MP.
Gun linked to Kasipul MP's murder found as police arrest 10 suspectsKenya· 2025-05-08Philip Aroko is a businessman who is one of the suspects in the murder case.
Police identify murder weapon linked to Kasipul MP Ong'ondo WereKenya· 2025-05-08Businessman Philip Aroko now alleges that the Homa Bay Governor is behind the push to link him to the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Were.
My summon politically instigated - businessman Aroko claimsKenya· 2025-05-07