Kenya's opposition movement 'Linda Mwananchi' (meaning 'Safeguarding the People') held a series of rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday, attracting large crowds despite organised attempts to block the gatherings. Youth gangs, reportedly paid up to 4,000 Kenyan shillings each, threw stones and barricaded roads to prevent opposition leaders from reaching the venues; local journalists and a press agency freelancer were also allegedly attacked and robbed of their equipment. The rallies, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, come as President William Ruto faces growing pressure over economic stagnation, corruption, and allegations of using violent tactics against protesters ahead of next year's general elections.