Sifuna hints at dropping high-end cars for boat ride to access Homa Bay rally amid tension
By Paulette Mboga, August 16, 2026Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna appeared ready to take a different route to Homa Bay after reports that roads had been blocked ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rallies on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Sifuna shared a photo of a boat while giving an upbeat update from the region. His message appeared to suggest that he could use the water route if roads remained inaccessible.
Sifuna joked about the reported roadblocks as he prepared to attend the political gatherings. He shared the boat photo alongside a short message welcoming the morning from Homa Bay. His light moment came as tensions were building in parts of the county ahead of the rallies.
“Top of the morning from the beautiful Homa Bay! Ati wameblock barabara? Tuonane shortly,” Sifuna said on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The senator is part of the Linda Mwananchi movement, which was scheduled to hold a series of rallies across Homa Bay County on Sunday, August 16, 2026. His boat photo quickly gave his update a fun twist as he appeared to consider an alternative way of reaching the gatherings. Instead of focusing on the roadblocks, Sifuna kept his message short and playful.
Sifuna keeps upbeat tone amid tension
Sifuna’s boat moment came as preparations for the Linda Mwananchi rallies continued across Homa Bay. The movement had planned several stops in the region, with Nyandiwa listed as the first venue. The senator was expected to join his political allies during the day’s activities.
At Nyandiwa, tensions were reported to be high ahead of the scheduled 10 a.m. rally. Sifuna had also urged supporters to turn up for the Homa Bay edition of the Linda Mwananchi events. His public message remained upbeat despite the reports coming from different parts of the county.
The situation was also tense at Oyugis Junction, where tyres were set ablaze on Sunday morning. The incident raised concerns about possible disruptions as people prepared to travel to the political gatherings. The developments added to the pressure on authorities and political leaders to keep the events peaceful.
The movement’s programme included rallies at Nyandiwa, Sindo and Homa Bay Town. The final gathering was scheduled to take place in Homa Bay Town later in the afternoon. Sifuna’s boat photo came as the movement prepared to move through the county despite the tension.
Authorities and political leaders were expected to work to ensure residents could take part in political activities without intimidation, violence or disruption. Meanwhile, Sifuna appeared focused on getting to the rallies, even joking about taking to the water if the roads were not an option.