Azimio puts Museveni on spot over his role in countering demonstrations
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Azimio warns Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for supplying the Kenyan government with pink water to counter demonstrations
Azimio warns Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for supplying the Kenyan government with pink water to counter demonstrations.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni was on Friday, March 31, accused of supplying the government with pink water used by the police to subdue protesters.
Led by the National Assembly leader of the minority, Opiyo Wandayi, the Raila Odinga-led faction alleged that Museveni was meddling in the country’s affairs and assisting President William Ruto in dealing with the demos.
Wandayi claimed to have reliable intelligence while simultaneously informing Uganda that the plan would fail.
The minority leader explained that Uganda depended on Kenya given that most of their goods were transported by road – with the Kisumu – Busia Highway being the main corridor.
“That coloured water used in the protests on Thursday, March 30, was coming from Museveni.
“He needs to remember that his goods are passing through our land here (Kisumu – Busia ) highway. He is forgetting,” the MP stated.
Wandayi explained that the police attacked them and damaged a number of the vehicles during the Thursday protests.
He maintained that Azimio would continue their protests against the government with the Monday, April 3, protests expected to escalate.
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“On Monday, April, 3, there will be another demonstration. This will be the mother of all demonstrations, irrespective of what our detractors say or think,” Raila echoed.
The use of pink water cannons was used during the Azimio protests on March 20.
During prior demonstrations, police used ordinary water.
The Pink water is used to assist authorities in identifying protesters after demonstrations because it sticks to the body and clothes for hours before washing off.
Notably, Azimio’s claims could not be verified as the Ugandan police and government have not yet responded to the allegations.
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