Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata’s driver has been shot during Linda Mwananchi Rally.
Kangata, has confirmed that his driver Gitari has been shot during the Nyahururu rally and shared a graphic image showing Gitari lying on a hospital bell bed with a bullet hole on his chest.
“My Driver Gitari has been shot during Linda Mwananchi Rally,” said Irungu.
The incident reportedly occurred after chaos erupted during the rally, with claims that suspected goons disrupted the gathering, forcing some leaders and supporters to seek safety.
According to Irungu, his driver Gitari sustained a gunshot wound during the confrontation.
Recently, goons have desrupted oposition rallies in the country. On 4th July, Linda Mwananchi’s motorcade was stoned in Keumbe and the police later arrested indivuls linked to it including an MP.
Osotsi Accuses President William Ruto for Allowing Political Intimidation
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused President William Ruto’s administration of allowing political intimidation and violence during Linda Mwananchi rallies, questioning what he termed government hostility towards the opposition-led movement.
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Speaking after the disruptions targeting Linda Mwananchi activities, Osotsi questioned why the government appeared concerned about the rallies.
He further accused the administration of allowing Kenya’s security institutions to lose control, alleging that “goons” had been allowed to interfere with political gatherings.
The senator also challenged Inspector General of Police leadership, demanding clarity on whether the police service remained firmly under official command or whether criminals were taking over security operations.
“What is it that William Ruto fears about Linda Mwananchi? Unfortunately, our government has been reduced to a gangster government. The IG should tell us whether he is in charge or whether he has left the leadership of the police to the goons,”said Osotsi.
His remarks came amid rising political tensions surrounding Linda Mwananchi rallies, where opposition-aligned leaders have repeatedly accused unnamed individuals of attempting to disrupt their meetings.
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Goons Attempt to Attack Sifuna and Orengo in Kisumu
One person has been injured after suspected goons attempted to force their way into St Stephen’s ACK Cathedral in Kisumu during a church service attended by Linda Mwananchi leaders Edwin Sifuna and James Orengo.
Videos seen by The Kenya Times from social media accounts showed several youths armed with rungus and machetes outside the church as they tried to access the venue.
Motorbikes allegedly belonging to the goons were also set to a blaze and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, warned that those who were causing desruption learned their lesson.
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