Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati has alleged that his convoy was attacked by suspected goons at Asumbi Junction while he travelled to Homa Bay for the Linda Mwananchi mobilisation rally.
Wangamati explained that the incident occurred on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as he and his team headed to the county for a series of rallies organised by the movement.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday, Wangamati condemned what he described as rising political intolerance, insisting that the alleged attack would not stop him and other leaders from proceeding with their planned activities.
“Attacked by goons at Asumbi junction on our way to Homa Bay,” Wangamati said.
“This type of political intolerance siku moja itaisha.” He added.
Wangamati later indicated that the incident would not prevent the political activities from going ahead, expressing confidence that the team would reach Homa Bay.
“Never the less homabay tumetika,” he said, followed by the phrase “Mungu Mbele.”
The alleged attack came amid heightened political tensions in parts of Homa Bay County ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally, which has attracted significant political attention.
The movement, associated with former ODM Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders, had planned a series of rallies across the county on Sunday.
The itinerary included Nyandiwa, Sindo and Homa Bay Town, with the main gathering scheduled for the afternoon.
Tensions were reported early in the day after tyres were set ablaze at Oyugis Junction, raising concerns about possible disruptions as supporters travelled towards the scheduled political gatherings.
At Nyandiwa, where the movement was expected to hold its first rally at 10am, tension was also reported to be high ahead of the arrival of Sifuna and his allies.
The developments created uncertainty over whether some roads would remain accessible to political leaders and supporters travelling to the events.
Sifuna appeared to acknowledge the disruption in a lighter moment, sharing a photograph of a boat while giving an update from the region.
His post appeared to suggest that he could use the water route if road access became difficult. He accompanied the boat photograph with a short message welcoming the morning from Homa Bay.
The incident involving Wangamati’s convoy therefore unfolded against a broader atmosphere of political tension surrounding the Linda Mwananchi mobilisation.
Wangamati’s statement did not provide details on the number of people involved, the extent of any damage to vehicles or whether anyone was injured in the alleged attack.
The former governor, however, maintained that the disruption would not stop the planned activities.
His decision to proceed comes as political leaders and their supporters continue to converge on Homa Bay for the rallies, with the events expected to draw attention amid the reported disruptions in several parts of the county.
For Wangamati and the Linda Mwananchi team, the immediate focus remained on reaching the rally venues and continuing with the planned mobilisation despite the tense start to the day.