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February 21, 2026
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Sifuna-Babu Owino wave sweeps Kakamega as police pushed out of Amalemba venue

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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