Drama in Kisumu: Sifuna’s Newly Donated Sound Truck Stoned Hours After Handover

Tension flared in Riat, Kisumu County, after a sound truck recently donated to support the Linda Mwananchi tour was allegedly stoned just hours after it had been handed over to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his team.

According to Sifuna, the truck had been gifted by well wishers to bolster the ongoing grassroots mobilisation drive aimed at amplifying citizen voices across different counties.

However, what was meant to be a celebratory moment quickly turned chaotic when unknown individuals reportedly attacked the vehicle in Riat.

In a statement shared with supporters, Sifuna expressed disappointment over the incident, terming it an act of political intolerance.

He claimed the truck was damaged after being pelted with stones, though no serious injuries were reported among members of his team who were present during the incident.

The Linda Mwananchi tour, which has been making stops in various regions, is designed to engage wananchi on governance, accountability and socio-economic issues affecting ordinary Kenyans.

The Nairobi senator has positioned the tour as a platform to listen to citizens and consolidate views on pressing national matters.

Witnesses in Riat said the situation escalated shortly after the sound truck began moving through the area, drawing a crowd.

While the exact motive behind the stoning remains unclear, local sources suggested that political tensions in the region may have contributed to the confrontation.

Kisumu County has in recent months witnessed heightened political activity, with leaders crisscrossing the region to rally support and solidify alliances ahead of anticipated political realignments.

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Analysts argue that such charged environments can easily trigger confrontations, especially where rival factions exist.

Sifuna maintained that the attack would not deter his team from continuing with the tour.

He emphasized the importance of peaceful political engagement and called on authorities to investigate the matter and ensure the safety of political actors and their supporters.

“We will not be intimidated. The voices of Kenyans must be heard,” he reportedly said, reiterating his commitment to the Linda Mwananchi initiative.

Local police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident or confirm whether investigations have commenced.

Efforts to reach security officials for comment were ongoing by the time of publication.

The incident has sparked debate online, with supporters condemning the alleged attack and critics urging restraint from all political players.

As the Linda Mwananchi tour continues, attention will likely remain on how leaders navigate political competition while maintaining order and respect for democratic space.

For now, the damaged sound truck stands as a symbol of the simmering tensions that continue to shape Kenya’s evolving political landscape.