By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, August 18, 2026 - Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has called for a comprehensive investigation into the violence that erupted during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay, alleging that the unrest was part of a wider political scheme.
In a press address in Parliament on Tuesday, Kaluma called on security agencies to investigate the people, vehicles, hotels and other premises allegedly linked to the violence, as well as claims that some police officers may have been compromised.
Kaluma named Siaya Governor James Orengo, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Embakasi East MP Babu Owino among politicians he accused of being involved in the alleged plan. He further claimed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were among their alleged political backers.
The allegations have not been independently established, and those named have not been found criminally responsible for the violence.
Kaluma challenged investigators to establish how the alleged mobilisation was organised and financed, including the source and movement of funds.
“Let there be a decisive and comprehensive investigation into the people, vehicles and premises involved in this incident,” Kaluma said.
He also demanded scrutiny of the security response, asking investigators to establish whether there was “any failure, negligence or compromise within the security apparatus that allowed the violence to escalate”.
The MP further called for investigators to identify alleged coordinators who mobilised people for the rally, determine how many were recruited and establish whether payments were made.
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The violence reportedly left at least two people, including a police officer, dead, while several vehicles were torched.
Kaluma said the investigation should also establish whether the unrest was deliberately organised to destabilise Homa Bay and undermine Governor Gladys Wanga.
“God saved Governor Wanga. God saved Homa Bay,” he said.
His remarks come as political tensions continue to rise in the county, with rival camps trading accusations over the events surrounding the rally.
Kaluma has since been summoned by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to answer questions over his remarks following the violence.
He insisted that those who planned, financed or facilitated the unrest should face accountability if investigations establish their involvement.