Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has broken his silence on the teargas drama that disrupted a rally led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in Kakamega. He now claims he knows the youth behind it.
The incident happened on February 21 at Amalemba Grounds where leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement had gathered for a public rally. The meeting was meant to address local concerns and mobilize supporters.
Moments after Sifuna began speaking a teargas canister suddenly exploded near the stage. The loud burst startled the crowd and forced people to run briefly as confusion spread across the grounds for minutes.
Sifuna however remained calm and asked supporters not to panic. He told them to safely remove the smoking canister and continue listening to the speeches that had just started there at Amalemba Grounds.
Video clips from the rally spread quickly online and triggered a heated political argument. Some opposition leaders blamed police officers while others suspected the disruption had been planned to embarrass the gathering there.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was among those who accused the state of sponsoring goons. He claimed the act was meant to intimidate leaders associated with the growing Linda Mwananchi push across regions.
Sifuna rejected claims that his team staged the incident. He insisted the rally had been peaceful and said his focus was on speaking to residents about economic struggles and political accountability across Kenya.
Khalwale has now introduced a different angle to the story. In an interview he said the person who threw the teargas was a young artisan from the local Jua Kali sector earlier today.
He went further and claimed he also knows the man who financed the act. Speaking partly in Swahili he warned the alleged sponsor to stop such schemes immediately before they damage peace again.
Khalwale mentioned the name Barasa while making the claim though he did not give more details. His remarks have sparked new speculation about hidden rivalries in Kakamega politics and local power battles.
Supporters of Sifuna say the senator handled the tense moment with courage. They recall how he urged the crowd to remain calm and even discouraged anyone from attacking police officers during chaos.
Residents of Kakamega now hope investigators will reveal the truth behind the disruption. Many say political meetings should remain peaceful as the country slowly moves toward the tense 2027 election season ahead.
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