Kisumu residents on Sunday turned out in large numbers to welcome the Linda Mwananchi faction led by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, and Siaya Governor James Orengo.
The group arrived in the lakeside city amid heightened political activity, drawing crowds that lined major roads and key entry points into the city center.
Supporters waved placards, sang liberation songs, and chanted slogans as the convoy made its way through Kisumu streets under tight security arrangements.
The leaders first made a brief stop for a church service before proceeding to KaOwuor Grounds, where the main rally was scheduled to take place later in the day.
Security officers were heavily deployed across the city, managing traffic flow and maintaining order as thousands of residents converged to witness the political gathering.
At KaOwuor Grounds, the atmosphere was electric as supporters filled the venue hours before the arrival of the main speakers, many expressing excitement over the visit.
The leaders used the platform to call for what they described as people-centred governance, accountability, and protection of democratic space across the country.
Babu Owino energized the crowd with fiery remarks, while Sifuna emphasized unity and civic engagement, urging residents to remain active in shaping political direction.
Governor James Orengo, in his address, warned against rising political intolerance, saying attempts to intimidate leaders or disrupt public participation would not be acceptable.
The rally comes at a time of heightened political tension in the Nyanza region, where competing factions have exchanged accusations over harassment and suppression of political activities.
Despite the charged atmosphere, the event proceeded peacefully, with security agencies maintaining order as the massive crowd gradually dispersed after the speeches concluded.
