Crowds Unmoved as Teargas is Fired Moments Before Sifuna Addresses Rally
In Kakamega County, a large gathering of Linda Mwananchi supporters stood firm at Amalemba Grounds despite police deploying teargas canisters right as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna prepared to speak.
The opposition-linked crowd, showing strong resolve, declined to scatter or leave the venue even amid the stinging fumes, demonstrating their determination to continue with the planned rally.
Sifuna, addressing the resilient attendees, encouraged them to remain calm and composed while urging them to carefully handle and remove the teargas canisters without resorting to violence against law enforcement. He emphasized the importance of proceeding with the meeting as intended, highlighting the supporters' commitment to the cause despite attempts to disrupt it.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding political gatherings tied to factions within the opposition, where security forces have repeatedly intervened with crowd-control measures. Yet, the unwavering response from the participants signals a growing defiance and solidarity among those backing Sifuna's movement in the region.
