Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi rally teargassed in Narok
By Kenneth Mwenda, March 22, 2026Police lobbed a teargas canister into the crowd at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Narok Town on Sunday, March 22, 2026, bringing proceedings to a sudden halt.
The rally had just begun when a teargas canister was thrown on one side of the crowd. The sudden attack caused brief confusion, with some people retreating while others sought cover away from the thick smoke.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who was leading the rally, stood firm amidst the chaos, stating that the disruption would not derail the meeting.
“Hatutaruhusu,” he declared, reaffirming that the rally would continue despite the teargas.
Teargas disrupts rally
This was not the first time Senator Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi rallies have been interrupted by teargas. A similar incident occurred on February 21, 2026, during a rally at Amalemba Grounds in Kakamega County.
On that occasion, Sifuna had just begun his opening remarks when canisters landed near the dais, causing panic among attendees. Thick, white smoke billowed across the grounds, forcing supporters to scatter.
Despite the disruption in Kakamega, Sifuna remained resolute, urging the youth in the crowd to remain calm and avoid clashes with police.
“This meeting will not be disrupted; it will not end,” he said. Calm eventually returned, and the rally continued, with Sifuna stressing the importance of peaceful civic participation.
Kitengela chaos
Earlier, on February 15, 2026, the Edwin Sifuna-led rally in Kitengela turned chaotic after police fired teargas and shots in the air to disperse the crowd. The event, part of the Linda Mwananchi tour, drew thousands of mostly young supporters to the town in Kajiado County.
The rally began peacefully along the Nairobi-Namanga Road, with supporters causing traffic disruptions. Sifuna, recently removed as ODM Secretary General but insisting he still held the position, used the platform to criticise attempts to silence dissent.
“When you defeat them in debate, they resort to violence. They have said they will disrupt any rally we hold,” he said during a church service in Kitengela with party rebels.
Police lobbed teargas into the crowd, forcing people to scatter, while videos from the scene showed supporters running. Reports indicated that officers also fired shots in the air and damaged the sound system and dais, abruptly ending the rally. Sifuna thanked residents for showing up despite what he called harassment.
“Thank you Kitengela. In spite of all the harassment, intimidation, and violence, you showed up. We shall not relent,” he said.