Sifuna-Babu Owino wave sweeps Kakamega as police pushed out of Amalemba venue
Heavy presence of police officers was visible in Kakamega town, with police taking cover in strategic positions along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway...
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Tensions ran high in Kakamega as two opposing political factions clashed ahead of Edwin Sifuna's 'Linda Mwananchi' rally at Amalemba Grounds on February 21, 2026. Supporters of Sifuna’s 'One Term' platform confronted police, while a rival group backed President William Ruto's allies and Oburu Oginga's 'Two-Term' slogan.
- Police disowned the rally, stating no formal notification was given, as per Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud.
- Sifuna's supporters at Amalemba Grounds reportedly pushed out police officers, taking on security duties themselves.
- Both factions were seen armed with large sticks in a show of force, highlighting the volatile local political climate.
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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.
