Despite a well choreographed campaign of terror and violence, my tour of Homabay County was a resounding and historic success.
The forces of darkness tried to stop us, but the power of the people triumphed, proving that our journey of liberation cannot and will not be halted by hired goons or state complicity.
The trouble began the moment our ferry docked at Mbita, where an organized group of goons targeted my motorcade, smashing my vehicle’s windscreen and damaging several other fleet cars.
They severely underestimated the people, however, as the public swiftly repulsed them, allowing us to hold two massive, electric rallies in Mbita Town and Rusinga Island.
As we proceeded to Sindo in Suba South, the desperation of our detractors intensified.
Roadblocks of burning tyres were erected, stones were pelted at us, and a dedicated member of our team, Cvilizer Aran, was brutally attacked.
Once again, ordinary citizens stood firm and overpowered the goons, paving the way for a highly successful and peaceful rally in Sindo.
After four more triumphant stops on our way back to Kisumu, we met the ultimate act of cowardice at Kodoyo Junction.
The road was deliberately barricaded with a concrete electric pole and massive boulders. Hired militia rained stones on our convoy and hacked two of our team members, who are currently nursing severe injuries at Tranquil Hospital in Homabay.
We pray for their quick recovery and demand justice for this heinous act.
It is deeply shameful and hypocritical for Gladys Wanga to masquerade as a leader and a mother while orchestrating the cold blooded slaughter of other mothers’ children for political mileage.
What is even more telling is that all these violent incidents occurred in the full glare of the police, who stood by as mere bystanders.
Now it makes perfect sense why the state withdrew my official security detail just before this trip; they wanted to leave us exposed to harm.
But let me be absolutely clear: I will never be cowed into submission. My ultimate security is the millions of Kenyans fighting for their rights.
To William Ruto, I say this clearly: Do not attempt to take my life. Too many Luos have already lost their lives under your watch in unclear, bloody circumstances.
I have spent my entire life in the trenches fighting for the democracy and constitutionalism that this nation enjoys today, and Kenya does not deserve this regression into a police state.
To the brave people of Homabay, thank you for standing with the truth and for shielding us against oppression. This is just the beginning of our march to freedom.
Homabay, I will be back!
