Homa Bay Town woke up to blocked roads from around 4 am on Sunday, August 16, 2026, amid allegations that politically sponsored goons were blocking key routes, threatening residents and attempting to disrupt the planned Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyandiwa.

🇰🇪 Breaking It Down

Large stones were placed across sections of the Nyandiwa road and other routes leading into and out of the area in the early hours, with some sections rendered impassable to motorists as tension mounted ahead of the rally.

Videos circulating on Sunday morning showed several access points blocked, while Linda Mwananchi supporters raised concerns over attempts to prevent them from accessing the Nyandiwa rally venue.

At Kendu Junction in Oyugis, Homa Bay County, tyres were also reportedly set on fire as groups opposed to the Linda Mwananchi tour took to the streets, further raising tensions in the county.

📌 What You Need to Know

The barricades and protests came despite government assurances that adequate security would be provided for the rally and that Kenyans have a constitutional right to peaceful assembly.

The latest developments come amid claims by Linda Mwananchi leaders that groups of youths had been mobilised to disrupt the gathering and intimidate supporters, although the allegations have not been independently verified.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke