'No one can stop reggae': Sifuna vows rally will go on amid chaos
Sifuna urged his supporters to remain resolute despite the tense situation, insisting that the rally would proceed as planned...
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A political rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega proceeded despite police deploying teargas, with attendees defying dispersal attempts and remaining to hear leaders speak. The event was part of the Linda Wananchi rally series.
- Attendees at the rally continued to listen to leaders after police attempted to disperse them with teargas, promptly regrouping and chanting slogans while waving party colors.
- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna urged supporters to remain resolute and calm, cautioning against confronting law enforcement officers.
- Two youths attempting to disrupt the meeting were confronted by sections of the crowd, receiving blows and kicks before leaders, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, intervened to rescue them.
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Police Use Teargas as Rival ODM Factions Clash in Kakamega - February 2026
Rival factions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held parallel rallies, signaling escalating tensions. One rally, led by Dr. Oburu Oginga’s "Linda Ground" faction, was planned for Siaya, while another by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna’s and Babu Owino’s "Linda Mwananchi" group was held in Kakamega. Heavy police presence and teargas marred Kakamega town as authorities dispersed crowds ahead of the rally at Amalemba Grounds. Tensions ran high as two opposing political factions clashed. Despite police deploying teargas, the rally in Kakamega proceeded with attendees defying dispersal attempts to hear leaders speak.
