Chaos erupted during an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) rally at Nairobi’s Jacaranda Grounds on Saturday, October 31, 2026, after suspected goons stormed the main dais, forcing party leaders and supporters to flee for safety.
The incident reportedly disrupted the gathering, which was organised to mark the end of first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The chaos reportedly began when some aspirants attempted to access the main dais accompanied by their security personnel, triggering confrontations at the venue.
The situation escalated after unfamiliar faces reportedly made their way onto the stage and grabbed the microphone as party leaders were introducing themselves.
During the commotion, some leaders could be heard using the public address system to urge thousands of supporters who had turned up for the rally not to run.
Despite that, tensions continued to rise as police officers reportedly moved in to intervene, with the confrontation eventually spilling into running battles that sent supporters scrambling for safety.
By the time of publishing this news, it was not clear whether anyone had been injured or arrested during the confrontation, with the circumstances surrounding the disruption yet to be established.
