Chaos erupted in Narok after police fired teargas to disperse a Linda Mwananchi rally attended by opposition leaders, forcing crowds to flee and temporarily halting the gathering.
The rally, which had drawn a large crowd, was led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino, both vocal figures in opposition politics. Eyewitnesses reported that the situation turned tense shortly after the leaders began addressing supporters, with police moving in and deploying teargas canisters.
Videos and images circulating online showed supporters running in different directions as the gas spread across the venue, creating confusion and panic. It was not immediately clear what triggered the police action or whether there had been prior warnings issued to organizers.
BREAKING NEWS: Teargas disrupts the Linda Mwananchi rally in Narok as a team led by Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino pic.twitter.com/zSZEuhxk1n
— The Kiambu Magazine (@kiambu_magazine) March 22, 2026
The Linda Mwananchi movement has recently gained traction as a platform mobilizing citizens around governance, economic concerns, and public accountability, often drawing significant youth participation.
This incident adds to a series of politically charged confrontations witnessed in recent months across the country, where rallies and demonstrations have occasionally been disrupted by law enforcement citing security concerns.
Neither the police nor government officials had issued an immediate detailed statement at the time of reporting. Similarly, it remained unclear whether any injuries or arrests were recorded during the incident.
The disruption in Narok is likely to heighten political tensions, as opposition leaders continue to push for more space for public engagement while authorities emphasize the need for order and adherence to public assembly regulations.
