Police Confirm Arrests After Homa Bay Chaos During Linda Mwananchi Tour
Authorities have been under pressure to issue an update in the wake of the deadly incidents witnessed in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16...
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Police in Homa Bay County have arrested 37 suspected gang members following violent incidents during a Linda Mwananchi rally on Sunday, August 16.
- 37 suspected gang members arrested, found with crude weapons.
- The violence resulted in two deaths and several injuries, including a police vehicle driver.
- National Police Service (NPS) is pursuing masterminds and reminding political actors of rally regulations (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
- The Linda Mwananchi group accused police and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) of involvement in the chaos.
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37 Suspects Arrested Over Homa Bay Linda Mwananchi Rally Violence - August 2026
Police have arrested 37 suspects in connection with violence that marred Sunday's Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, which resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to several others. A Royal Media Services (RMS) journalist narrowly escaped a life-threatening attack by a mob while covering the rally on August 16. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma over alleged hate speech remarks made on August 15, requiring him to appear before the commission on August 19. Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma following alleged state-sanctioned violence during their county tour. The organization has also accused a National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer of involvement in the violent chaos.
