Showdown as Linda Mwananchi visits Homa Bay
Tension has been building ahead of the rally as reports emerged that some youths had been mobilised and paid between Sh1,000 and Sh3,000 to disrupt the rally...
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A political showdown is anticipated in Homa Bay County today as the Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, plans to hold a series of rallies.
- The rallies are facing pushback from a section of ODM leaders, leading to concerns about potential conflict.
- Various groups have called for peace and cautioned against the use of violence to disrupt the planned events.
- Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was among the leaders present during a press briefing in Nairobi regarding the rally.
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Linda Mwananchi Rallies Set Showdown in Homa Bay - August 2026
A political showdown is anticipated in Homa Bay County as the Linda Mwananchi group, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, planned to hold a series of rallies. The journey was marked by roadblocks, attacks and rising tension, with a youth raid on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel resulting in extensive property looting and destruction. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission faces pressure to act over alleged inflammatory remarks made by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma during the rally. Edwin Sifuna was introduced to crowds by Babu Owino at the Nyandiwa rally location.
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