Linda Mwananchi shakes up Nairobi with mega rally amid heightened security

The Linda Mwananchi political formation has taken its political blitz to Nairobi, traversing the county and engaging with Kenyans from all walks of life as it seeks to deepen its presence in the country and expand its influence.

An itinerary released by politicians allied to the outfit indicated that they would first worship at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi before taking a lap in the city with stopovers at Marikiti, Gikomba, Burma Market, Jogoo Road, Manyanja Road, B Centre and Stage 17 with the climax being a mega rally at Kamukunji Grounds in Embakasi East.

Ahead of the rally, police released a statement banning any political activity in the Central Business District.

Notably, it is on record that some political figures have in the recent past had rallies in the CBD, including on weekdays when most businesses operate with thousands of Kenyans making their way to the CBB for work, business and other engagements.

At All Saints Cathedral, where the politicians worshipped, armed police mounted checkpoints along the road and thoroughly checked all vehicles accessing the facility.

There was heavy deployment of police officers across the city, with heightened patrols and police stationed at various points within the city and along major roads.

Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, Babu Owino, Kawira Mwangaza, Pauline Njoroge and Geoffrey Osotsi are among the politicians who joined worshippers for a service before hitting the road.

The procession then made its way towards Uhuru Park and onward to the CBD, where security had been heightened, with Babu Owino asserting that it was a peaceful procession and urging motorbike riders in the procession to be infront.

The team then made its way through Uhuru Highway and joined Haile Selassie Avenue and onward to Marikiti Market with a huge crowd following.

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