Live Blog: Tension high in Homa Bay ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally
The reported barricading came despite assurances from the government that security would be heightened...
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Tensions ran high in Homa Bay ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally, marked by an attack on a journalist and clashes between youth and police.
- An AFP correspondent, Fred Ooko, was attacked and robbed of his camera and driving licence in Homa Bay Town.
- Running battles were reported in Homa Bay Town as youth attempted to block attendees.
- Police were deployed with a heavy presence, stopping and searching vehicles, and later fired tear gas at individuals pelting stones at the Linda Mwananchi convoy.
- The convoy of Siaya Governor James Orengo was also attacked by "goons" in Nyandiwa.
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