Tension as Youth Block Roads Ahead of Sifuna Rally

Large stones have been placed across key roads as security concerns mount ahead of the political gathering, with police already arresting suspects found with crude weapons...

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Roads in Homa Bay Town were blocked early Sunday, August 16, 2026, with bonfires lit, as tensions rose ahead of the planned Linda Mwananchi rally.

Key routes into and out of Nyandiwa, the rally venue, were blocked with large stones, rendering some sections impassable.
The disruptions occurred despite government assurances of adequate security for the rally, highlighting concerns over attempts to prevent peaceful assembly.
Allegations suggest politically sponsored groups and youths were mobilized to disrupt the gathering and intimidate supporters.

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