In bed with goons: Police crackdown on opposition meetings
A man was shot dead as chaos erupted during a rally led by Sifuna...
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A 28-year-old mechanic, Vincent Ayomo, was shot dead during a chaotic political rally in Kitengela, sparking renewed debate over alleged collusion between rogue police officers and hired goons at opposition events. His widow, Khadija Riyami, positively identified his body at Nairobi Funeral Home.
- Vincent Ayomo was reportedly shot below his left eye, with the bullet exiting the back of his head.
- The rally, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna (ODM rebels), descended into chaos with teargas and gunfire.
- Opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, met with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to demand action against police brutality and organized gangs.
- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the lawfulness and proportionality of police force.
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United Opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of failing to attend a crucial security meeting at Jogoo House in Nairobi on February 16, 2026. The opposition is intensifying pressure to address rising concerns over police excesses and political intimidation. This comes as a 28-year-old mechanic, Vincent Ayomo, was shot dead during a chaotic political rally in Kitengela. The incident sparked renewed debate about alleged collusion between rogue police officers and hired goons at opposition events. Vincent Ayomo's widow, Khadija Riyami, positively identified his body at Nairobi Funeral Home.
