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Linda Mwananchi leaders kick off Homa Bay tour with high-level meeting

Linda Mwananchi leaders have kicked off their Homa Bay tour with a high-level leadership meeting at the residence of Suba South Member of Parliament (MP) Caroli Omondi ahead of a series of rallies in the county. The movement said the meeting marked the beginning of its much-anticipated tour of Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, […]

In Homa Bay, Millie Odhiambo, a Suba South Member of Parliament, has called for peace and restraint ahead of the Linda Mwananchi political rally. She urged leaders and supporters to reject incitement, violence, and ethnic politics, emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech and association, which she considers essential values of her party, the ODM.

Odhiambo, who identifies as an ardent follower of the Raila Amollo Odinga School of politics, warned that political competition should remain within the law and condemned any attempt to politicize ethnicity. She also appealed to the people to join her in praying for peace as the rally approaches. Linda Mwananchi, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, is set to hold its mobilization campaign in Homa Bay on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

The rally has attracted increased attention due to allegations of attempts to disrupt the movement's entry into the county. Sifuna defended the movement's right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, stating that the government is ensuring the safety of the organizers and participants.

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