ODM: 10 police officers were injured during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has revealed that 10 police officers were injured and one police driver was killed during the recent Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County. In a statement on the violence and disruption witnessed during the rally on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, ODM Interim Secretary General Catherine Omanyo said the incident […]
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) reported that 10 police officers sustained injuries and one police driver lost their life during a rally organized by the Linda Mwananchi political caucus in Homa Bay County. The event resulted in casualties, property damage, and disruptions to daily life. ODM Interim Secretary General Catherine Omanyo expressed deep concern over the disturbance of peace, daily activities, and fundamental rights of the people of Homa Bay.
The party's statement detailed that 24 civilians were injured, among them individuals suffering broken fingers, head injuries, gunshot wounds, fractures, and other physical injuries. Additionally, 10 security officers, comprising police and other security personnel, sustained injuries while attempting to manage the situation. ODM strongly condemned the acts of hooliganism, thuggery, and violence witnessed during the incident, emphasizing that no political gathering should be used for violence, intimidation, or infringement of citizens' rights and livelihoods.
The organization reiterated its commitment to peaceful, democratic, and issue-based political competition, and warned against using its name to justify violence or lawlessness. ODM expressed sympathies to the victims and their families, urging political competition to remain focused on issues rather than resorting to violence.
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