A photo of a man holding a large panga at a campaign rally in Kasipul has sparked outrage across social media.
The image showes the armed supporter raising the weapon high while Homa Bay MP George Kaluma addresses the crowd.
Critics say the photo reflects the rising violence surrounding the upcoming by-election set for November 27.
The viral post on X, shared by user @TheKaslim and odoyo owidi condemned the use of weapons by political supporters.
Residents fear the tensions in Kasipul, already troubled by past killings, could escalate further.
The parliamentary seat became vacant after former MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was murdered in April 2025, an incident many call a political assassination. TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.