Damaged windows on opposition convoy vehicles following the reported attack in Migori.
Justin Muturi alleges political sponsorship, while Kalonzo Musyoka accuses police of collusion and vows to continue the opposition’s Nyanza tour.
A reported Migori convoy attack damaged several opposition vehicles during a campaign stop on Thursday, November 5. The leaders were touring Nyanza as part of their campaign programme.
The convoy included Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa. Images showed broken vehicle windows, with damage that appeared consistent with stones.
Following the incident, Muturi condemned the violence in a social media statement. Kalonzo also criticised the disruption but said the opposition would continue its planned engagements.
Leaders condemn Migori convoy attack
Muturi, a former National Assembly Speaker, accused politicians aligned with the broad-based government of sponsoring the attackers. He singled out a section of leaders allied to the Orange Democratic Movement.
In his statement, Muturi described the incident as political intolerance and an attack on democratic freedoms. He also said intimidation would neither silence nor shake the opposition leaders.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo alleged that police officers worked with people seeking to disrupt the opposition meeting. He accused officers of planning to use teargas to create confusion, allowing attackers to throw stones.
Despite the confrontation, Kalonzo said the leaders would maintain their Nyanza itinerary. He specifically reaffirmed their plan to hold a rally in Homa Bay.
Political violence and police crackdown
The reported attack follows violence at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay County in August 2026. At least two people died, while more than 46 others suffered injuries.
During those clashes, attackers torched six vehicles and vandalised a church compound and a hotel. Journalists also suffered assaults and lost equipment to theft, while police made several arrests.
Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced a nationwide crackdown targeting political goons, criminal gangs and their financiers. He also warned senior police officers that failure to prevent election-related violence would carry consequences.
