Sifuna-Babu take Kakamega by storm tell off Ruto, police
Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino took their political push to Kakamega, criticising President William Ruto and the police as new battle lines emerge within ODM...
✨ Key Highlights
A political rally led by ODM SG Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino in Kakamega was disrupted by teargas on February 21, 2026. The event, dubbed the ODM Linda Mwananchi rally, demonstrated a new political force challenging President William Ruto's re-election bid.
- The rally was held at Amalemba Grounds, Kakamega.
- Key figures involved were ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino.
- The event was prematurely ended due to police deploying teargas on the crowd.
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ODM Internal Conflicts: Sifuna-Babu vs Oburu Faction - February 2026
A fierce political rivalry within ODM is unfolding between the Sifuna-Babu faction and Oburu Oginga. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino held a significant rally in Kakamega that drew a large organic crowd, demonstrating a new political force. Meanwhile, Oburu Oginga (brother of East African Legislative Assembly MP Oburu Odinga) criticized Sifuna and is actively rallying support for President Ruto in Siaya County. The rally was disrupted by teargas on February 21, 2026.
