A political rally led by Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega proceeded despite police warnings, teargas attacks, and efforts to disrupt the event. The Linda Mwananchi rally, organized by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saw large crowds gather even as authorities alleged security concerns.

• Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud initially stated police had not been formally notified and warned of intelligence suggesting armed individuals would attend.
• Sifuna confirmed he had notified Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen about the rally via WhatsApp and through the Kakamega OCPD.
• Teargas canisters were deployed at the Amalemba grounds venue and again when Sifuna began speaking, but he vowed the meeting would continue, urging supporters not to retaliate.
• The Kakamega rally followed a similar incident in Kitengela where teargas was used, and a young man, Vincent Ayomo, was allegedly killed.