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February 22, 2026
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DCI says 'Linda Mwananchi' rally organisers armed supporters as man killed

DCI says 'Linda Mwananchi' rally organisers armed supporters as man killed

George Otobe, man killed during Linda Mwananchi rally on Saturday, succumbed to severe head injuries, DCI says, rally organisers accused of arming supporters...

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A fatal incident occurred during a 'Linda Mwananchi' rally in Kakamega, Kenya, where one man was killed and another injured following altercations. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating the possibility that rally organizers armed supporters.

  • The deceased, identified as George Otobe, a bodaboda rider, allegedly first stabbed another attendee, Hussein Hassan, before being fatally attacked by bystanders.
  • The DCI is actively pursuing leads against organizers accused of arming their supporters for the event.
  • This is the second death linked to 'Linda Mwananchi' rallies, following a previous incident on February 15 in Kitengela.

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