Kang'ata Alleged Driver Shot During Linda Mwananchi Rally in Nyahururu

Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has alleged that his driver was shot during a Linda Mwananchi political rally in Nyahururu on Sunday, July 12, 2026, raising concerns about escalating political violence ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Tensions rose in Nyahururu after hired goons disrupted a Linda Mwananchi Movement rally, leading to violence. Political violence has also erupted in Kisumu City, resulting in a fatality, injuries, and property destruction, prompting condemnation from the National Police Service. Violence erupted in several parts of Kenya during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, signaling deepening political tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.