Women leaders warn Homa Bay violence signals rising political intolerance

Women leaders have warned that the recent violence in Homa Bay is a pointer to the rising political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election and urged leaders to retrain their supporters...

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Women leaders are warning that recent violence in Homa Bay signals rising political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election and are urging leaders to retrain their supporters.

The violence in Homa Bay resulted in several injuries and fatalities.
Ruth Mumbi, Executive Director of Women Collective Kenya, condemned the acts and called for investigations into allegations of political orchestration.
Leaders emphasized that political competition should focus on policies and ideas, not intimidation, and warned that women and vulnerable groups often bear the brunt of such violence.

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