Sifuna gets Western Kenya backing as Linda Mwananchi party launch looms - August 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna garnered significant support from Western Kenya leaders at the burial of Gloria Sekeyian Khalwale in Kakamega County. This backing comes as the launch of the Linda Mwananchi party approaches. Political momentum for the Mulembe Community surged at this funeral. Meanwhile, the family of a deceased police officer is demanding answers regarding his death during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay. The incident has sparked concern and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer's demise. Political violence in Homa Bay has caused deaths, with various political leaders being implicated.