Anti-riot police used teargas to disperse a political rally led by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela, Kajiado County, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The rally, organized by a faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) aligned with the Nairobi senator, descended into chaos as police intervened, leading to panic and disruption along Nairobi-Namanga Road.

• Sifuna's aides whisked him away as live bullets were reportedly heard during the dispersal.
• Sifuna had earlier declared he would not back down from criticizing President William Ruto's administration, accusing it of "frail leadership."
• The incident highlights deep internal divisions within ODM, especially following the death of Raila Odinga in October 2025 and differing views on engagement with the Ruto administration.
• The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has halted changes to the ODM leadership, including the appointment of Catherine Omanyo as acting secretary general, pending resolution.