Bungoma Woman Representative Aspirant Agnetta Mwangale has been found injured after reportedly going missing.
Mwangale was located on August 17, according to an update shared by Vihiga Woman Rep aspirant Amakove Wala.
“My fellow woman rep aspirant for Bungoma, Agnetta Mwangale, has finally been located this morning, injured, traumatized. There is a team headed to take her to safety and medical care,” the update stated.
According to reports by Amakove Wala, who is vying for the Vihiga Woman Representative seat, the Bungoma women rep aspirant went missing during the August 16 Linda Mwananchi rally.
Mwangale and another participant, Abigael Githonyo, reportedly lost contact with their teams around 6.00 p.m. after chaos erupted at the political event.
After their disappearance, their phones were reportedly switched off throughout the night, raising concern among family members, supporters, and fellow political leaders.
Amakove Wala on Homa Bay Rally Attacks
Vihiga Woman Representative aspirant Amakove Wala has condemned the violence that, according to her, was a coordinated attack during and after the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
In a series of updates, Wala alleged that vehicles belonging to members of the convoy were vandalized, stoned, hit with tear gas, punctured, and, in some cases, set ablaze.
She claimed that some vehicles were shot at with live bullets. Further, she alleged that police officers participated in the attacks, including one officer she said was involved in stoning their vehicle.
Further, several supporters sustained injuries during the violence, including members of a female cheer team who were admitted to the hospital for treatment, and personal belongings, including documents, clothes, and bags, were stolen during the chaos.
According to Wala, the attacks did not end at the rally grounds. She alleged that some injured supporters were later targeted again while receiving treatment at Homa Bay Hospital.
The Vihiga aspirant has called for accountability over the unrest and demanded answers regarding the security failures witnessed during the event.
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Public Reactions to Agenta Mwangale’s Disappearance
The disappearance of Agnetta Mwangale sparked an outpouring of concern on social media.
Supporters, political leaders, and activists are demanding answers following the violence witnessed during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay.
Many Kenyans expressed fear over her safety after reports emerged that she had lost contact with her team and that her phones had remained switched off overnight.
Others condemned the violence that disrupted the political event, arguing that no leader, supporter, or journalist should face intimidation or harm while exercising democratic rights.
Several users called for investigations into the unrest and urged security agencies to identify those responsible for attacks reported during the rally.
Human rights advocates also raised concerns about the broader security situation in Homa Bay following reports of attacks on journalists, road blockades, and destruction of property.
Also Read: Homa Bay Roads Blocked as Tension Mounts Ahead of Linda Mwananchi Rally
About Agnetta Mwangale
Agnetta Mwangale Nafuna is a young politician and emerging Gen Z leader from Bungoma County who is seeking to serve as the county’s Woman Representative.
She attended and graduated from Moi University, where she served on the Students’ Governing Council.
During her tenure in the student council, Agnetta championed student welfare and represented the interests of her fellow students.
Currently, Mwangale is among a new generation of young Kenyan leaders advocating for greater youth participation in decision-making and elective politics.
Politically, the aspirant is known for her grassroots engagement and outspoken advocacy, gaining recognition across Bungoma County and Western Kenya.
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