Raila addresses postponing Monday protests
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Raila denounces postponing protests scheduled on Monday after wide consultation with religious leaders, and the international community
Raila denounces postponing protests scheduled on Monday after wide consultation with religious leaders, and the international community.
On the evening of April 1, a statement claiming that Azimio leader Raila Odinga had postponed his intended massive protest went viral.
According to the statement, the former prime minister decided after extensive discussion with religious authorities, members of the international community, and close family members.
“It has been noted and agreed that the violence and vandalism experienced previously is not in line with what I want for this country.
“As a statesman and a patriot, my legacy is built on the foundation of democratic freedom, peace, love and unity,” the denounced statement read in part.
The statement claimed that Raila Odinga was seeking an alternative in pushing Ruto to heed his demands.
“It is in this period that I find it fit and favourable to call on all Kenyans to exercise peace as we fall back to restrategize on alternative measures that will pile pressure on the government to bring down the cost of living, reform, and transform the key institutions that are charged with protecting and advancing our democracy in order to strengthen our nation,” the statement announced a paradigm shift in the protests.
However, Azimio’s leadership denounced the statement terming it fake and originating from its detractors.
The Azimio leadership revealed that the statement stemmed from its opponents who were using propaganda to achieve their objectives.
“Ignore the fake news from the usual detractors, we are going to have a mega demonstration on Monday as earlier communicated,” a statement from Azimio dispelled the rumours that the mass action had been called off.
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The statement from the Raila-led Azimio coalition was made the same day Deputy President announced measures to ensure no more demonstrations in Kenya.
While speaking in Malava, Kakamega County, Gachagua revealed that Monday, April 3, would be the last time such demonstrations would take place in the country.
“I want to assure the people of Kenya today from Kakamega County that tomorrow nobody, and I repeat nobody, will be allowed to destroy property anywhere in the Republic of Kenya.
“I want to caution those young men, who have been taking advantage of the violence unleashed by Raila to steal property, mug people and loot property, that Monday is their last day to do so,” Gachagua warned.
Gachagua stated that should his warning not be heeded; the government would assert its authority.
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