Religious leaders condemn Homa Bay violence, warn against use of goons

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Police lob tear gas canisters to disperse protesting residents in Homa Bay Town on August 4, 2026. [James Omoro, Standard]

Religious leaders have condemned the violence that erupted in Homa Bay Town targeting Linda Mwananchi Movement proponents, where police arrested six youth on Tuesday afternoon.

The youth attacked Linda Mwananchi Movement Co-ordinator Samuel Nyauke, human rights defender Evance Oloo and two other men over their political association.

The events took an ugly turn after rowdy youth poured into the streets and lit bonfires to protest the arrest of the six individuals by police.