Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna speaking on February 23, 2026 / ScreengrabNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed allegations that he orchestrated the teargassing incident reported during a political rally in Kakamega, terming the claims illogical and politically motivated. Sifuna said it would make no sense for him to disrupt a meeting he had personally organised and financed. The senator repeatedly asked supporters not to retaliate, telling them to remain at the venue and avoid clashing with police. Moments before Sifuna took to the stage, teargas canisters were hurled near the venue, briefly throwing the area into chaos. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) launched investigations into a mob justice incident that occurred during the Sifuna-led rally.

Source: The Star February 23, 2026 21:34 UTC