Orengo teargassed as his Migori meeting is disrupted
Siaya Governor James Orengo was teargassed on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a Linda Mwananchi public engagement in Migori Town that was disrupted by suspected goons, with the governor condemning the incident and defending the right to peaceful political participation. A teargas canister was hurled as Orengo addressed the residents in the lakeside county while […]
Governor James Orengo was subjected to teargas during a public meeting in Migori Town on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event, organized by Linda Mwananchi, was disrupted by suspected goons who launched a teargas canister at Orengo as he spoke to residents about the opposition's aim to unseat President William Ruto in 2027. Forced to retreat into his vehicle, Orengo defended the right of Kenyans to freely choose their political leaders and emphasized the importance of multiparty democracy.
He highlighted that democracy should allow every individual the opportunity to contest for a position within their chosen political party, and that no party should impose candidates on voters. Orengo dismissed claims of internal divisions within Linda Mwananchi, stressing that the movement remained united in its efforts to engage Kenyans and empower them in the political process.
The disruption followed President Ruto's call for security agencies to take firm, lawful, and impartial action against those financing, organizing, or perpetrating political violence, warning against political gangs and urging the prosecution of those involved in attacks.
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