Homa Bay violence leaves vehicles, church and hotel vandalised
Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday...
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Political violence during a rally in Homa Bay on Sunday resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of shillings, affecting vehicles, a church, and a hotel.
- Six vehicles were set on fire, and others were abandoned as residents fled from rowdy youths.
- The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) Lake Victoria Field headquarters was vandalized, with clergy robbed of valuables.
- Tourist Hotel reportedly suffered Sh30 million in damages and looting on Saturday evening.
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Matiang'i claims Ruto was aware of plot to mobilise goons in Homa Bay - August 2026
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of orchestrating violence as a political strategy, alleging President Ruto's awareness of a plot to mobilize "goons" for a rally in Homa Bay. Two people, including a police officer, were killed and 54 others injured during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay Town on Sunday. Political violence during the rally resulted in the destruction of property worth millions of shillings, affecting vehicles, a church, and a hotel. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned escalating political violence and directly challenged President William Ruto to halt what he termed "political goonism." Political analyst Peter Kagwanja asserts that the "culture of goonism" in politics is a meticulously planned tactic rather than a spontaneous occurrence. Matiang'i also claims the government is now jamming signals in opposition rallies and hacking social media accounts.
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