Sifuna, Babu Condole Family Of Man Killed After Rally Chaos
Politics Updated: 23 February 2026 17:12 EAT
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Today, Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino traveled to Kitengela with heavy hearts, their mission clear and deeply personal—to stand with the family of Vincent Ayomo, who was shot dead by police. The visit was not political theatre; it was a moment of mourning, solidarity, and a demand for justice.
They met the grieving family in an atmosphere thick with sorrow, offering comfort to Vincent’s widow, Khadija, and holding space for a family whose world had been shattered. An infant child now faces a future without a father, a painful reminder of the human cost behind headlines.
Sifuna and Babu Owino confirmed that they had taken care of the funeral expenses, easing part of the immediate burden facing the family. While no amount of support can replace a life lost, they emphasized that standing with the bereaved in their darkest hour is a responsibility they could not ignore.
Vincent was shot on 15th February, hours after a #LindaMwananchi rally in Kitengela had been violently dispersed by police. What was meant to be a democratic gathering—an opportunity for dialogue and civic engagement—ended in chaos and tragedy.
Political rallies should be spaces for discussion, not scenes of bloodshed. The loss of Vincent Ayomo at the Kitengela rally is both heartbreaking and unacceptable, a stark contradiction of the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution.
According to those present, Vincent was not engaged in violence. Yet he became the victim of a fatal shooting, a moment that turned a political event into a family’s lifelong grief.
Sifuna made it clear that this was not an isolated matter but part of a troubling pattern. He insisted that justice must be served and that the circumstances surrounding Vincent’s death must be fully and transparently investigated.
Babu Owino echoed the call for accountability, stressing that authorities have a duty to protect citizens—not endanger them—especially when they are exercising their democratic rights.
The leaders described Vincent’s death as needless, a loss that should never have occurred. They reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that his case does not fade into silence or bureaucratic delay.
Their presence in Kitengela was both symbolic and resolute: symbolic in honoring a life cut short, resolute in signaling that the fight against impunity will continue.
For Khadija and her child, the days ahead will be marked by absence and unanswered questions. For Sifuna and Babu Owino, the visit strengthened their determination to push for truth and accountability.
The tragedy in Kitengela has reignited debate about the use of force at political gatherings and the broader responsibility of law enforcement during civic events. It has also reminded the nation that behind every statistic is a name, a face, and a family.
As they left Kitengela, Sifuna and Babu Owino carried with them not just the memory of Vincent Ayomo, but a renewed pledge: to demand justice, to defend democratic freedoms, and to ensure that such a loss is never normalized. May his soul rest in peace.
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