Caroli Omondi has pushed back against claims that the Linda Mwananchi rally held in Kitengela was pre-arranged or politically scripted.
Speaking on Monday, February 16, 2026, during a local radio interview, the Suba South Member of Parliament defended the event, stating that it was fully organised and planned by Gen Z supporters.
The rally, which was led by Edwin Sifuna and attracted large crowds in Kitengela, has drawn significant political attention, especially amid internal wrangles within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Omondi, who is part of Sifuna’s faction that has been labelled as ODM party rebels, maintained that the youthful demographic independently mobilised and coordinated the event.
“Actually, Kitengela was a Gen Z rally. They organised it themselves; they planned it. We were just mere guests,” Omondi said.
He emphasised that the turnout demonstrated the growing political consciousness and organisational strength of young voters.
Beyond defending the rally, Omondi revealed that his team is working towards forming a broad-based political coalition aimed at securing 16 million votes in the next general election.
“We have done our analysis, and I think we can bring a coalition of 16 million votes, including Gen Zs, and we are happy,” he stated.
His remarks suggest a strategic effort to harness youth-driven political momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Kitengela rally signals the increasing role of Gen Z in shaping Kenya’s political discourse. Young voters have become more vocal and organised, leveraging social media and grassroots networks to mobilise support around issues affecting their generation.
As political alignments shift and coalition-building efforts intensify, the influence of youth-led initiatives could prove decisive in the next electoral cycle.
With internal divisions within ODM and emerging opposition formations, events like the Kitengela rally underscore how youth engagement is reshaping Kenya’s political landscape.
