Sifuna blames police, airlines after Kakamega rally chaos
Sifuna's ODM’s Linda Mwananchi faction survived teargas chaos at Kakamega rally and accused authorities, airlines of sabotage...
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has blamed police and airlines for chaos that disrupted a rally in Kakamega. He alleges that state agencies endangered opposition leaders by allowing disruptions and sharing travel details.
- Edwin Sifuna, ODM Secretary General, accused Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and airlines of compromising passenger safety.
- The chaos occurred at a rally organised by the Linda Mwananchi faction in Kakamega on Saturday, with leaders claiming authorities used teargas and intimidation.
- Sifuna claimed the group had to change their travel plans from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after receiving intelligence warnings.
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