Protests Erupt After Detectives Allegedly Arrest Suspected Goon Leader

Images and videos widely circulated on the internet showed fires burning across some roads leading to Homa Bay town on Thursday night, disrupting traffic.

Police in Homa Bay have arrested a suspected gang leader accused of being behind a series of violent incidents in the county, months after deadly chaos disrupted a Linda Mwananchi leaders' rally.

The suspect was arrested on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, as detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) executed a warrant issued by the Homa Bay Law Courts on August 14.

According to a police report, the warrant relates to an alleged offence of assault causing actual bodily harm, contrary to Section 251 of the Penal Code.

During the arrest of the suspected goon leader, the detectives also apprehended seven other men accused of attempting to obstruct police officers during the operation.

The arrest sparked protests in parts of Homa Bay, with groups of youths barricading roads and lighting bonfires in attempts to pressure the detectives to release the suspect.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke