Transport was on July 3 temporarily paralyzed along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway after suspected goons lit bonfires in an attempt to block opposition politicians from accessing the region.
Videos and images shared online showed young men setting tyres on fire along the highway, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
The area police officers however quickly intervened and dispersed the youth before clearing the road.
Transport disrupted along Kisumu-Kakamega highway after youth blocks Gachagua Convoy with bonfires. Photo; Courtesy.
The incident occurred as the opposition politicians, led by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, former CS Fred Matiang’i and Wiper party’s Kalonzo Musyoka were on their way to Kakamega County.
Other opposition politicians who were also part of the entourage include DAP-Kenya’s Eugene Wamalwa, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.
Despite attempts to block the trip, the team seamlessly accessed the region where they held political rallies.
While addressing the residents of Kakamega, Matiang’i accused Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa for allegedly sponsoring the goons to interfere with the opposition rally.
“We have seen a leader who has been elected by Kenyans attempting to stop us from entering this region, that is stupidity because we are in a democratic nation. Do you all belong to the governor? How can he then dictate those who enter this region? Go and tell him that we are in a democratic nation. Just like us, he also has the right to hold similar rallies even in Kisii,” he noted.
