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August 16, 2026
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Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour

Police arrest 14 suspects during Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay tour

Police say 14 people were arrested after chaos disrupted the Linda Mwananchi caravan in Homa Bay, ten held in Nyandiwa and Magunga, while 4 were arrested in Oyugis town...

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Police in Homa Bay County have arrested 14 suspects following separate incidents where youths allegedly attempted to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi movement's tour on Sunday.

  • 14 suspects were arrested in Nyandiwa, Magunga, and Oyugis.
  • The arrests involved youths allegedly carrying crude weapons, including pangas and knives.
  • The Linda Mwananchi tour, led by figures including Siaya Governor James Orengo, proceeded after police dispersed disruptions.

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