TWO People Killed, 50 Injured In Sunday’s Kitengela Chaos
According to United Opposition leaders, two youths were murdered and at least 50 others were injured in Kitengela after police allegedly opened fire and used tear gas during a political function organized by the ODM section led by Sifuna.
The incident on Sunday, February 15, has fueled claims of police brutality, with leaders claiming that cops used excessive force on unarmed individuals who had not prompted a police response in any way.
Eugene Wamalwa, speaking after visiting police headquarters on Monday, February 16, said that the incidents were part of a larger pattern of human rights violations by the police and, by extension, the Kenyan Kwanza regime.
Unfortunate scenes being witness in Kitengela. The rouge cops in civilian & Subarus have been released by Yamune cartels to terrorize & kill innocent lives. Ndio safari imeanza,, we shall finish what we started. But the spirit of Baba is around, afande karibu macho iende. pic.twitter.com/my1vd0eImq
— George T. Diano (@georgediano) February 15, 2026
He further stated that the Opposition will intensify the situation both domestically and internationally.
Speaking to the reporters at City Mortuary seconds after identifying their loved ones, the relatives of one of those killed in the turmoil stated he was shot in the eye and the bullet fled through the back of his head.
The family spoke shortly after identifying the body of one of the people killed on Sunday.
“As you know, matters of human rights are international issues. As such, we would like this to be picked up both locally and internationally,” Wamalwa concluded after terming the Kenya Kwanza government a ‘goon-vernment’.
How the convoy of ODM splinter group leaders made its way out of Kitengela town after the Linda Mwananchi rally descended into chaos following police deployment of teargas and live rounds, forcing residents to flee for their lives. pic.twitter.com/TB0CMjFMvK
— Nyakundi Report (@NyakundiReport) February 15, 2026
Chaos erupts in Kitengela, where several people have allegedly been shot by police
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) February 15, 2026
Video by Peterson Githaiga pic.twitter.com/hKZIMTz3dg
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua chastised the police leadership, stating that the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and his two deputies, Gilbert Masengeli and Eliud Lagat, did not appear at the police headquarters in Nairobi for a meeting he had organized.
Instead, they delegated it to a junior officer, whom the United Opposition refused to speak with.
“While we did not see the IG today, we will be back on Friday,” insisted Gachagua. He went on to add that rogue officers must face the law.
“Because, if we allow this kind of impunity before the general election, there could be anarchy in this country,” concluded Gachagua.
Focusing on the ACK Witima church attack, Gachagua alleged that the 12 officers linked to the attack had been identified after they were seen at a local MP’s residence after the incident.
The DCP leader continued to claim that there was interference in police operations from outside the official chain of command, questioning the independence of the National Police Service.
“The police themselves are complaining about harassment and being forced to do bad things,” alleged Gachagua.
He also added that the officers were uncomfortable attacking innocent civilians alongside goons.
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The United Opposition promised to return to the IG’s office on Friday, February 20, when he expected the police boss to tell Kenyans whether he had lost control of the National Police Service.
Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka warned that the opposition would escalate the matter internationally, mentioning the International Criminal Court in The Hague and citing human rights concerns.
Referring to a letter penned by Martha Karua, Kalonzo hinted that the individuals addressed in the letter included Muranga County officials, police officers, and some civilians.
They were the ones to shoulder the bulk of responsibility for the government’s excesses that the United Opposition was complaining about.
TWO People Killed, 50 Injured In Sunday’s Kitengela Chaos
