Caption for the landscape image: Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Monday, October 19, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Homa Bay-Mbita Road a day after Linda Mwananchi rally turned violent. Photo credit: George Odiwuor | Nation Media Group By George Odiwuor Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related Homa Bay has acquired a string of unwelcome aliases, following the Linda Mwananchi rally held on August 16, 2026. It began when images of a desolate landscape in Suba circulated online as an opposition political convoy made its way to Nyandiwa. PREMIUM Goons, phones and bodabodas: Police meet riders over city crime Senior police officers held a meeting with more than 100 bodaboda association leaders. East Africa's boda boda mess While the two-wheelers have transformed the transport sector, motorcycle-related crashes are a major health burden across the region. How do we come out of this crisis? PREMIUM Rallies of death: 11 killed in political violence since February More than 10 people have died due to violence linked to political rallies since February. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Goons, phones and bodabodas: Police meet riders over city crime Senior police officers held a meeting with more than 100 bodaboda association leaders.
East Africa's boda boda mess While the two-wheelers have transformed the transport sector, motorcycle-related crashes are a major health burden across the region. How do we come out of this crisis?
PREMIUM Rallies of death: 11 killed in political violence since February More than 10 people have died due to violence linked to political rallies since February.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
