Nairobi, April 8 -- Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was assaulted at a Kisumu City coffee house Wednesday by group of rowdy youth, his aide said; the lawmaker was then treated at a local hospital for injuries.

According to Derick Luvega, Osotsi's Director of Communications, the Vihiga Senator was assaulted by a group of armed men.

The legislator had made a routine visit to Westend Mall to get a shave before going to Java Restaurant, where he met a friend and chatted with members of the public for about thirty minutes.

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During this time, a group of armed individuals confronted him, questioning his political stance and subsequently physically assaul...