African Union issues statement over Azimio mass demonstrations
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African Union issues statement after Azimio mass demonstrations turned chaotic on Monday
African Union issues statement after Azimio mass demonstrations turned chaotic on Monday.
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki, on Tuesday, March 28, expressed his concern at the violence that ensued after Azimio’s public protests in various counties.
The chairperson in a statement decried the loss of life, damage to property, and the interruption of economic activities in Nairobi.
In the highest interest of national unity and reconciliation, he appealed for calm and asked all parties to participate in the discussion to settle issues between political participants.
Regarding the criticisms leveled at the institution of the general election in August 2022, Faki emphasized that the process was successful and that the Supreme Court later upheld it in response to a petition filed by Azimio.
“In this regard, the Chairperson wishes to recall the successful conduct of the General Election in August 2022 in Kenya and the subsequent unanimous confirmation of the election outcome by the Supreme Court.”
“The Chairperson reiterates the total solidarity with and support to the Government and the People of Kenya’s efforts working towards national unity, peace and stability in the country,” the statement read in part.
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The statement came at a time when the Azimio la Umoja Coalition had vowed to continue with the protests despite the hurdles placed by the government in its attempts to contain the situation.
Both sides of the political divide also proclaimed a firm stance ruling out the possibility of a “handshake” between leaders despite calls from a section of the clergy.
Since the onset of the anti-government protests businesses in different parts of the country have been paralyzed as most owners chose to remain closed in fear of the unknown direction the protests would take.
On Monday, March 27, the protests took a different turn after unidentified people invaded Northlands Farm in Ruiru and East Africa Spectre Ltd in two separate attacks.
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