Section of Kenya Kwanza leaders slam rising political violence - August 2026

A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders have slammed rising political violence and called for peaceful politics. This comes as Kenyan opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto's administration, accusing it of orchestrating disruptions at their political rallies. Chaos erupted in Homa Bay during a Linda Mwananchi meeting, but Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary-General of ODM, successfully de-escalated the situation. A recent KTN Kenya broadcast poses the critical question: Is democracy under threat in Kenya? The program aired on the KTN Kenya News Channel signals deep concern regarding the state of democratic principles within the nation.