NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-The Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political rally got underway in Nyandiwa, Homa Bay County, on Sunday despite attempts to block roads leading to the venue, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna using the gathering to rally supporters around democracy, human rights and political unity.

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Sifuna thanked residents for what he described as their steadfast support during his nine years as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), while accusing political opponents of attempting to divide the Luo and Luhya communities through propaganda.

He also launched a fresh attack on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) administration, linking his break with the government to the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody.

“Even if our opponents and enemies try to bring propaganda between us, we will not abandon one another,” Sifuna told the gathering.

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“We will not abandon one another. We will not fall out. We will not split.”

Sifuna said his political alliance with former allies and leaders from the Luo Nyanza and Luhya communities remained intact despite attempts to create divisions.

“I, together with this Honourable member, Babu Owino, and Honourable James Orengo, together with the entire Mulembe community and the entire Luo Nyanza community, we will not abandon one another, and we will not fall out,” he said.

The rally came after a tense morning in Homa Bay, where roads leading into and out of the town were reportedly barricaded with large stones ahead of the meeting.

Videos circulating on social media showed sections of roads blocked, with some motorists unable to access parts of the town. Sifuna said residents had removed the obstacles, allowing the rally to proceed.

“We woke up this morning and found that the roads had been blocked. But you, the people of Nyandiwa, deserve to applaud yourselves because you came out yourselves and removed the rubbish they had placed on the road,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya