Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that the Linda Mwananchi movement will hold its next political rally in Taita Taveta despite violent incidents that disrupted its activities in Kisumu and Nyahururu over the weekend.

In a post shared on his X account on Monday, July 13, 2026, Sifuna signalled that the opposition would press ahead with its countrywide mobilisation, saying recent attacks would not stop the movement.

“We shall keep moving. We have a country to save. We have no other choice than to keep moving! Tukutane Taita Taveta Sato,” Sifuna posted.

The post confirms that Linda Mwananchi leaders are expected to travel to Taita Taveta on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for their next public meeting.

Sifuna’s statement comes a day after two separate Linda Mwananchi events in Kisumu and Nyahururu were marred by violence, with opposition leaders accusing security agencies of failing to protect their supporters.

Sifuna’s message indicates that the opposition movement has no plans to suspend its political programme despite growing security concerns surrounding its rallies.

His remarks suggest the leaders remain determined to continue meeting supporters across the country as they intensify political mobilisation.

The senator also made a light-hearted reference to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and Tsavo National Park, joking that nothing would prevent the team from reaching Taita Taveta.

“Naskia fom ni SGR, ama hio kasongo anaeza simamisha hapo Tsavo?”

The planned rally follows several weeks of political tours by Linda Mwananchi leaders in different counties.

Weekend rallies disrupted

The announcement comes after violence interrupted Linda Mwananchi’s activities in both Kisumu and Nyahururu on Sunday.

In Kisumu, Sifuna attended a political event alongside Siaya Governor James Orengo before clashes broke out.

According to the National Police Service (NPS), a confrontation between two opposing groups left one person dead, several others injured, nine motorcycles burnt and a police vehicle damaged.

Police said officers intervened and arrested eight suspects, who remain in custody pending arraignment.

The unrest drew condemnation from opposition leaders, who claimed their meeting had been targeted.

Nyahururu rally turns chaotic

On the same day, another Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu was disrupted shortly after leaders attended a church service at AIPCA Nyahururu Cathedral.

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata claimed his convoy was attacked and initially claimed that his driver, Joseph Gitau, had been shot during the chaos.

“My driver was injured by police. There was a shooting incident where he was shot. He’s currently in hospital. He has a bullet lodged in his chest. We are yet to ascertain whether it’s a live bullet or a rubber bullet,” Kang’ata said.

However, the National Police Service disputed that account.

In its statement issued on Sunday evening, police maintained that no shooting took place during the incident.

“Contrary to some allegations, there was no shooting incident. Police responded promptly and arrested six suspects, who have been placed in custody pending arraignment,” the NPS said.

Police added that Joseph Gitau suffered a chest injury after people threw stones during the disruption. They said he received treatment and was later discharged from the hospital.

Opposition blames repeated attacks

Following the Nyahururu incident, Linda Mwananchi leaders accused the government of failing to guarantee their constitutional right to hold peaceful political meetings.

Kang’ata insisted the movement would continue its activities despite the violence.

“Our movement is a peaceful movement. We don’t believe in chaos. We don’t believe in fights. We will soldier on because we don’t have an alternative. We’re only expressing ourselves, nothing else,” he said.

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi also questioned why Linda Mwananchi rallies had repeatedly faced disruption.

“We cannot have incidents back to back like this, and the police are doing nothing. We saw it happen in Keumbu; we have seen it today, where police come in plain clothes, others even in police attire, are participating in attacking our rallies,” Osotsi claimed.

Kitutu Chache South MP Antony Kibagendi linked the Nyahururu violence to previous incidents in Kisii and Kisumu, saying the attacks were becoming a pattern.

The National Police Service condemned political violence reported in both Kisumu and Nyahururu and warned that those responsible would face legal action.

“The Service strongly condemns these acts of political intolerance, violence and goonism,” the police said.

The service added that anyone found engaging in violence, sponsoring criminal gangs, inciting supporters or disrupting lawful political gatherings would be dealt with according to the law.