Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Wants Wanga, Kaluma Arrested Over Alleged State-Sanctioned Violence

Kenya opposition draws large crowds despite efforts to disrupt rally

Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.

Kenya: Linda Mwananchi Wants Wanga, Kaluma Arrested Over Alleged State-Sanctioned Violence

Nairobi -- Linda Mwananchi has called for the arrest and investigation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Suba North MP Peter Kaluma over the violence that marred the political movement's tour of the county on Sunday.

Kaluma defends remarks, says Homa Bay residents were provoked

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma has dismissed claims that his remarks fuelled violence during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, saying residents were “provoked” and that the situation could have been far worse had they responded to what he described as deliberate provocation. Kaluma said his remarks, which have since drawn the attention of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), had been taken out of…

Goons and political violence: Police Driver Killed, 10 Officers Injured as Linda Mwananchi Rally Turns Violent in Homa Bay

A Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay turned chaotic after violence broke out, leaving one police officer dead, several officers and civilians injured, and dozens of vehicles either burnt or damaged. Police Driver Constable Jim Richardson Okundi was killed during the unrest, while 10 other officers sustained injuries. Those injured include SSP Fredrick Ombaka, Police […]

‘It was a state-backed ambush,’ says Linda Mwananchi over Homa Bay chaos

The Linda Mwananchi movement accused security officers and alleged state operatives of coordinating a violent attack against its leaders and supporters during its tour of Homa Bay County on Sunday, leaving two people dead and several others injured. Movement leaders described the incident as a “deliberate operation” rather than a spontaneous outbreak of political violence, alleging that some Kenya Police Service officers worked alongside armed g…

Homa Bay violence: Police officer among 2 people who died during Linda Mwananchi rally chaos

Violence at a Homa Bay rally claims two lives, including a police officer. Chaos injures eight officers and 46 civilians, with seven in critical condition.