Linda Mwananchi Convoy attacked by goons
Homa Bay Linda Mwananchi Rally: Goons Allegedly Paid to Disrupt Rally
Goons who allegedly attacked the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday were reportedly paid between Sh2,000 and Sh4,000 to disrupt the event, according to a report by the Daily Nation.
The youths were reportedly brought in from neighbouring Migori County. They allegedly blocked leaders of the breakaway ODM faction from entering Homa Bay before attacking their convoy along different routes.
The plans to disrupt the rally were reportedly organised several days before the event, with politicians allegedly mobilising youths and coordinating the attacks.https://kiambumagazine.co.ke/2026/08/07/dci-claims-gachagua-was-in-contact-with-main-suspect-in-dr-victoria-mutiso-murder-case/
The violence left two people dead, including a police officer, while 46 people were injured. Among those injured were seven police officers. Police also arrested 22 suspects.
The dead police officer has been identified as Police Driver Constable Jim Richardson Okundi.
Police Officers Injured
Ten police officers were injured during the violence:
- SSP Fredrick Ombaka
- Police Driver Corporal Leonard Wanjala
- Constable Geoffrey Kebenei
- Constable Benard Odundo
- AP Constable Richard Muema
- Corporal Stephen Orony
- Corporal Rika Said
- AP Constable James Nyoike
- AP Constable Collins Bera
- AP Constable James Kinywa
Police fired ammunition, tear gas, smoke grenades and rubber-ball grenades during the clashes.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1VQ4iJJd3F/
Civilians Injured
Several civilians also suffered serious injuries, including gunshot wounds, cuts, fractures and injuries from stones.
Some victims reportedly suffered injuries to their hands, legs, heads and other parts of the body, while some were treated for gunshot wounds.
Vehicles Burnt
At least seven vehicles were reportedly burnt during the violence:
- Land Rover TDI
- Subaru KCB 720B
- KCE 259T Prado
- An unidentified Prado
- KDA 077S Probox
- KDE 064J D-Max
- CG 041 Fortuner belonging to Siaya County
Vehicles Damaged
Several other vehicles were damaged, including:
- Isuzu D-Max GK B389T
- KDC 040E/GK C527B
- KDC 115A/GK C515C
- KCM 537G/GK B669U
- D-Max GK C889C
- KCZ 700Q Prado
- KBP 599S Toyota Passo
- KDJ 298Z Prado
- KDT 724P Voxy
Meanwhile, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over remarks he allegedly made ahead of the rally.
The violence has raised questions over who organised and funded the youths who disrupted the Linda Mwananchi rally.
