Wamalwa: 2 people died, 50 injured at Sifuna-led Kitengela rally
By Aloys Michael, February 16, 2026Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has said that two people and about 50 Kenyans died during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kitengela.
In a press briefing on Monday, February 16, 2026, Wamalwa also called on the international community to intervene amid surging police brutality in an already volatile political environment.
“As we speak today, we have information that two young people lost their lives. We have almost fifty people who sustained injuries,” he said.
“This is violations of human rights by Kenya’s police, and as you know, it is really an international matter. We would like it to be picked not only from the local view but also at the international level.”
This comes as leaders continue to condemn the chaotic scenes despite a commitment by the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to tame the menace.
Kitengela chaos
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the anti-riot police dispersed hundreds of supporters attending a political rally organised by embattled Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela, Kajiado County, firing teargas canisters into the crowd.
The meeting, convened by a faction of ODM aligned to the Nairobi senator, descended into chaos when officers moved in, scattering boda boda riders, residents and youths who had gathered to listen to the leaders.
Panic erupted within minutes as people fled in different directions, struggling to escape the choking fumes. Despite the turmoil, Sifuna was heard urging the crowd to remain firm even as most attendees ran for safety.
His aides whisked the leaders into waiting vehicles before the convoy sped off towards Nairobi. Live bullets were reportedly heard as police attempted to disperse surging crowds.
Shops remained largely closed from Sunday morning, with traders hurriedly shutting their businesses when teargas canisters were hurled.
Some youths stayed on the streets chanting anti-government slogans long after the rally had been halted.
Hours earlier, speaking during a church service in Kitengela, Sifuna declared he would not retreat from criticising President William Ruto’s administration, which he accused of exhibiting “frail leadership that is crippling the nation.”
“We will not fear anything. We will continue to speak the truth so that we protect citizens from corruption and the abductions we have witnessed. Raila told us a leader does not lead himself and we will honour that,” said Sifuna, invoking the legacy of the late ODM founder Raila Odinga.
Sifuna added: “Kenyans have given me comfort to know that even if they do away with Sifuna, more than 15 million Sifunas will continue with this mission.”
The senator, who faces mounting pressure within his party, observed that key sectors such as health and education were deteriorating, yet leaders calling out the problems were being gagged.
“Everything is going wrong, even in the health sector, but they say we should keep quiet. Leadership positions are given by citizens,” he noted.