Sifuna Breaks Silence After Kitengela Rally Shooting as Family of Slain Mechanic Mourns
The Kitengela rally shooting has taken a painful turn — and this time, it’s personal.
Embattled Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna, has spoken out following the death of 28-year-old Vincent Ayomo, a garage worker who was shot during the chaos at a political rally in Kitengela.
And honestly? His message wasn’t mild.
In a statement shared on Monday, February 16, the Nairobi Senator sent his condolences to the grieving family — but he didn’t stop there. He squarely blamed the police and what he described as state-sponsored goons for the young man’s death.
“He Committed No Crime” – Sifuna’s Emotional Statement
Sifuna’s words were heavy. Direct. Unapologetic.
“We express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Vincent Ayoma. He tragically lost his life in the fight for a better Kenya at the hands of those who are duty-bound to protect him. He came to join other Kenyans in a peaceful assembly. He committed no crime. He provoked nobody.
“So why did the police kill him? Because this administration does not value the lives of Kenyans. We will pursue justice for his family and ensure that those responsible for his death are held accountable,”
You can almost feel the anger between the lines.
A young man leaves home to attend a rally. He doesn’t return. That’s the reality his family is facing.
Teargas, Injuries and Alleged Hired Goons
According to Sifuna, Ayomo wasn’t the only casualty of the unrest.
He claimed several rally attendees suffered serious injuries after teargas canisters were fired into the crowd. In the confusion that followed, he alleged that hired goons attacked his supporters and vandalised the public address system.
Was it chaos? Was it targeted disruption? That’s the question hanging in the air.
Sifuna didn’t hesitate to place responsibility on President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for what he termed as state-sponsored violence.
“They do not respect the rights of Kenyans and are intolerant of democratic competition. They have chosen to unleash state violence on Kenyans instead of addressing the many challenges facing them,”
Strong words. Political tension? Definitely.
Rally Chaos Linked to Wider Opposition Standoff
The unrest comes amid rising friction between the government and the United Opposition.
Earlier, disorder broke out during a rally hosted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
The opposition leaders had sought an audience with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over claims that police officers were being used to frustrate opposition activities.
They were reportedly denied entry into the offices.
Kalonzo, however, vowed to return — this time accompanied by members of the public.
And that promise alone signals this story isn’t fading anytime soon.
“We Will Not Be Intimidated”
Despite the tragedy, Sifuna says he won’t back down.
He insists the Constitution guarantees every Kenyan political rights — and that no administration should silence dissent through force.
He has called on Kenyans to stand firm, urging them to join what he describes as a continued fight for justice and democratic space.
For Ayomo’s family, though, this isn’t about politics. It’s about loss. A son. A friend. A young man who fixed cars for a living.
Now gone.
And the country is once again asking difficult questions about political rallies, police conduct, and how far is too far.
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Sifuna Breaks Silence After Kitengela Rally Shooting as Family of Slain Mechanic Mourns