12 Goons Arrested For Attack On Linda Mwananchi Convoy In Kisii
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has verified the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Linda Mwananchi convoy attack in Kisii County on Friday, July 3, during an opposition tour of the area.
In a statement issued on Saturday, July 4, DCI stated that detectives from Kisii Central, along with officers from Keumbu police station, apprehended the suspects following a targeted operation undertaken in response to the violent incident on the Kisii-Keroka Road.
In the video, which has since gone viral, a group of armed youths is seen throwing stones at the caravan, while others are captured equipped with weapons and attacking the vehicles.
This clips should reach ps of intanal security Raymond omolo, he should informed that they are goons in nyaribari chache cutesy of honorable Zaheer jhanda. If he didn’t know now he knows. pic.twitter.com/7J0MoD26i7β GHOST (@dogoti64) July 4, 2026
Linda Mwananchi Kisii attack probe:
One person confirmed dead during Friday’s attack in Keumbu
Police summon MP Zaheer Jhanda to record statement
Four more suspects arrested over the attack
Linda Mwananchi convoy was pelted with projectiles#CitizenWeekend pic.twitter.com/zoDoD0bYVaβ Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 5, 2026
The incident happened along the highway as the Linda Mwananchi leaders moved to Keroka for a rally.
Among those whose cars were vandalised is former Chief Justice and presidential hopeful David Maraga, whose car was seriously damaged.
According to the detectives, investigations are ongoing, and detectives are pursuing additional suspects believed to have participated in the attack.
Separately, the National Police Service (NPS) also confirmed the arrest of the three suspects, saying that a detailed analysis of videos circulating on social media is underway to aid further investigations.
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The crackdown on individuals linked to the violent disruption along the KisiiβKeroka Road has intensified, with detectives arresting four more suspects,β¦ https://t.co/d6ZKG60f7v pic.twitter.com/upWI9PSEN0β DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) July 5, 2026
“A more detailed analysis of the video, alongside wider investigative efforts, is underway with a view to making further arrests,” NPS said in a statement.
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has also directed the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to expedite investigations into all aspects of the violence.
These include identifying any operational gaps that may have contributed to the incident.
The incident comes at a time when political violence has been on the rise in the country, with hired goons attacking political rallies of those believed to be opponents to score political points.
However, the Interior Ministry has on several occasions warned the members of the political class, noting that nobody will be spared, despite their political affiliation.
The Ministry stated that everyone will be held accountable if found to sponsor violence.
At the same time, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has also warned that it would take devastating action.
This includes disqualifying politicians found to be causing or sponsoring violence from the 2027 elections.
12 Goons Arrested For Attack On Linda Mwananchi Convoy In Kisii
