Ruto allies accuse Raila of ‘economic sabotage’ daring him to meet the police during protests
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President Ruto allies warn Raila Odinga over 'economic sabotage' as the Azimio is set to resume weekly demonstrations
President Ruto allies warn Raila Odinga over ‘economic sabotage’ as the Azimio is set to resume weekly demonstrations.
President William Ruto’s allies have accused opposition leader Raila Odinga of “economic sabotage”, saying the government would not take his threats lying down.
Any attempts to incite “chaos” through civil disobedience, according to the leaders of the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, would be met with the full force of the law.
Kimani Ichung’wa, the majority leader of the National Assembly, warned that violent demonstrations would lead to the destruction of property.
“If he takes that line, he will face the Interior Cabinet Secretary, Inspector-General of Police, and General Service Unit officers,” Ichung’wa said.
MPs Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Nelson Koech (Belgut), and Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri accused Mr Odinga of inciting Kenyans against the government.
“Anyone advancing a case against his own country is an enemy of the people he purports to represent,” Nyoro said.
Nelson Koech said Raila Odinga should not incite Kenyans against the government after losing in the National Assembly during the passage of the Finance Bill, 2023. “It is dishonest to call on Kenyans to disobey laws that have been enacted by the Parliament in a process his party and MPs participated,” the Belgut lawmaker said.
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Ruto ally statement comes after on Tuesday Raila announced measures to deny the government tax to push for the repealing of the Finance Act, 2023, which the opposition has labeled “punitive”.
Rail urged tax boycotts by limiting fuel consumption and asked public service vehicle owners and operators to support the boycotts by maintaining the current fares but doubling their carrying capacity.
He told businesses to disable or avoid electronic tax registers, make nil returns on value-added tax, and give discounts to customers.
Raila also urged employers to ignore deductions of workers’ salaries. “The deducted money will only benefit a few individuals in government,” he said, adding that Kenyans should deny government vehicles and motorcades the right of way.
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