The United Opposition, led by DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, plans to confront Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday, February 16, regarding investigations into recent attacks at opposition events, specifically the incident at Witima Church in Othaya.

• Gachagua accused IG Kanja of failing to expedite investigations despite alleged evidence linking police officers to the attacks.
• This follows a previous confrontation two weeks prior at Vigilant House over alleged threats to opposition figures.
• The Othaya church service, attended by Gachagua, was disrupted by a tear gas canister, causing attendees to flee.
• President William Ruto condemned the Othaya chaos, emphasizing the sanctity of churches and warning against politicizing religious events.

Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is set to hold a major political rally in Kitengela, Kajiado County, following his expulsion from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). This event, dubbed the “Linda Mwananchi Tour,” appears to be an immediate political counteroffensive, scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:00 am.

• The rally will feature prominent opposition figures, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• Sifuna has challenged his expulsion as Secretary General by moving to the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.
• During a previous ‘Linda Mwananchi Tour’ in Busia county, Sifuna defended former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, stating he “did not raise cowards.”

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is in turmoil following the dramatic removal of secretary-general Edwin Sifuna, highlighting deep internal divisions 122 days after the death of party founder Raila Odinga. This internal contest threatens to tear apart one of Kenya's most enduring political parties.

• The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) temporarily barred ODM from removing Sifuna, freezing the power struggle.
• The dispute centres on whether ODM should cooperate with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) or remain an opposition force.
• Party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga's faction supports working with Ruto, while Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo oppose it.
• The National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to oust Sifuna, a move his allies, including East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga, deem irregular.
• Sifuna claims his "crime" was opposing schemes to support President Ruto's re-election, a stance he believes Raila Odinga would have understood.

Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua announced that the United Opposition will meet with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday to demand accountability for a January 25 tear-gas incident at a church in Nyeri County.

• The incident involved police reportedly lobbing tear gas during a church service at Witima, Othaya, attended by Gachagua and other political leaders.
• Gachagua and his entourage were dispersed by plainclothes police, causing chaos and damaging multiple vehicles, with one reportedly set ablaze.
• The disruption at Witima Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) was condemned by religious leaders and politicians as a violation of the constitutional right to worship.

ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has alleged a plot to disrupt the ongoing Linda Mwananchi Tours, warning of planned chaos and violence aimed at derailing the opposition's grassroots mobilization. This comes as he vows to form a 16 million-vote "people's alliance" for a "first-round knockout."

• Edwin Sifuna claims there are plans to infiltrate and disrupt the Linda Mwananchi Tours, urging citizens to turn out in numbers for mutual protection.
• The newly appointed Azimio Coalition Secretary General emphasized that the tours focus on critical issues like the cost of living and governance.
• Sifuna declared the formation of a "people's alliance" aiming for 16 million votes, following a recent decision by the ODM NEC to oust him.

A political rally in Kitengela, led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino of an ODM faction, was disrupted by police who lobbed teargas canisters. The incident led to the dispersal of attendees and the premature halt of the event.

• The confrontation occurred as Sifuna was introducing attending leaders.
• Sifuna urged calm among agitated supporters, questioning the police action.
• The rally, part of the Linda Wananchi Tour, was abruptly stopped, disrupting media coverage.

A political rally led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela Town was disrupted after tear gas was lobbed into the crowd. The incident caused chaos, sending supporters fleeing for safety during the “Linda Mwananchi” tour.

• The rally was broadcast live on local television, capturing the moment former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo’s address was interrupted.
• Sifuna was seen attempting to calm the crowd and questioned why police had teargassed the meeting.
• Earlier, Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino accused unnamed individuals of attempting to sabotage the rally.