Sifuna Warns of Plot to Disrupt Linda Mwananchi Tours as Azimio Chief vows 16 Million-Vote ‘People’s Alliance’
"We are not cowards, but we do not want people trying to disrupt our meetings. We do not usually go to their meetings, so why are they trying to disrupt ours? I want the citizens to turn out so we can protect each other; you protect me and I protect you," Sifuna stated. - Kenya b..
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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.
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Opposition Rallies Disrupted by Teargas; Leaders to Confront Police IG - February 2026
A political rally in Kitengela led by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna was disrupted after police lobbed tear gas canisters into the crowd, causing chaos and sending supporters fleeing. The rally was part of the “Linda Mwananchi” tour, and Sifuna had previously alleged a plot to disrupt the events with planned chaos. This incident follows the dramatic removal of Sifuna as ODM's secretary-general, which has highlighted deep internal party divisions. In response to another incident, the United Opposition, led by DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, announced plans to confront Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Monday to demand accountability for a January 25 tear-gas incident at a church in Nyeri County.
