Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised serious concerns over the safety of his team following the conclusion of the Linda Mwananchi rally held in Kakamega on Saturday.
Speaking on Sunday, Sifuna claimed that the travel arrangements of the team were compromised, raising questions about airport security and coordination by government agencies.
In a statement shared on social media, Sifuna expressed gratitude for the safe return of the #LindaMwananchi team to Nairobi, attributing it to “God’s grace and your prayers.”
However, he criticized the handling of their itinerary, suggesting that “goons” were able to barricade Kisumu International Airport and compromise the safety of passengers.
“By God’s grace and your prayers, the #LindaMwananchi team arrived safely in Nairobi. We thank all of you who showed up and stood with us to beat all the traps of the enemy,” Sifuna said.
He went on to demand clarity from Kenya Airports Authority on whether Kisumu still functions as a fully secure international airport and how such security lapses could occur.
The senator also accused the Ministry of Interior of negligence, claiming that airlines had shared their flight itineraries with “ghouls” within the ministry, putting the team at risk.
“They were endangering our safety. Shame on you people bwana,” he stated, emphasizing that timely intelligence had forced the team to alter travel plans to avoid potential harm.
Sifuna’s remarks underscore mounting tensions around political rallies and the safety of participants, particularly in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.
His team’s concerns highlight issues of operational coordination between airport authorities, airlines, and security agencies, raising questions about the protection of political figures and ordinary citizens attending political events.
He concluded on a note of resolve, calling for systemic change: “This is not the sort of country we want to live in. We must change it. We will change it Inshallah. Blessed Sunday.”
The senator’s allegations come amid a wider national conversation on the security of air travel and political gatherings, with opposition figures increasingly pointing to lapses that they say could undermine democratic participation.