A bonfire was lit on Sunday evening at Kondele Roundabout in Kisumu as youth gathered during a political rally by the Linda Mwananchi brigade, drawing attention from residents and security teams monitoring the situation.
The gathering formed part of wider political activities in the lakeside city, where supporters had converged earlier in the day to attend the rally addressed by leaders allied to the movement.
Eyewitnesses reported that groups of young people occupied the roundabout chanting slogans and singing political songs as the flames from the bonfire lit up the busy junction.
Traffic movement around Kondele was temporarily affected as security officers moved in to control access and ensure vehicles and pedestrians were safely guided around the area.
Police maintained a visible presence, closely monitoring the situation to prevent any escalation while allowing the political activities to continue under observation.
The bonfire became a focal point for attention, with some youths waving placards and expressing support for the Linda Mwananchi faction’s message of political accountability.
Leaders associated with the rally had earlier addressed supporters at KaOwuor Grounds, where they emphasized civic participation, governance reforms, and protection of democratic space.
As evening set in, the crowd at Kondele gradually fluctuated, with some participants moving toward the main rally venue while others remained at the roundabout.
Despite the energetic atmosphere, there were no immediate reports of major clashes, though authorities continued to urge calm and adherence to public order regulations.
By nightfall, the situation remained under control, with security teams still stationed around key points in Kisumu as the political activities wound down.
