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August 17, 2026
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How Homa Bay chaos was plotted: Goons paid up to Sh4,000

How Homa Bay chaos was plotted: Goons paid up to Sh4,000

Police accounts and interviews with youths point to days of mobilisation, payments, and preparations before rival political groups clashed across the county...

✨ Key Highlights

Violence marred the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday, with reports indicating that hired goons were paid up to Sh4,000 each to disrupt the event and attack participants.

  • Goons were allegedly paid between Sh2,000 and Sh4,000, with some ferried from Migori County.
  • Key figures involved included politicians allegedly orchestrating the attacks and leaders of the Linda Mwananchi team, such as Siaya Governor James Orengo and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
  • The chaos included road blockades, torching of vehicles, looting, and an attempted raid on Homa Bay County Teaching and Referral Hospital, resulting in at least two deaths and dozens injured.

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