Kitengela town descended into chaos on Saturday, February 15, 2026, as a large crowd gathered for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s “Linda Mwananchi” rally. Anti-riot police fired teargas canisters, forcing attendees to flee for safety.
Videos from the scene show boda boda riders and residents scrambling, while many struggled to escape the choking fumes. Sifuna was heard urging the crowd to stay firm, though most of the attendees scattered as live bullets and teargas created panic.
The rally, held along the Nairobi-Namanga Road, caused transport paralysis, with shops closing and some youths engaging police in running battles. Political aides quickly evacuated leaders into vehicles to move them out of danger.
Despite the disruption, some residents remained on the streets, chanting anti-government slogans, highlighting rising tensions between authorities and the opposition faction.
The events underscore the growing volatility of political gatherings in the region and the intense crackdown by police on opposition rallies, raising concerns over security and freedom of assembly ahead of the 2027 elections.
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