Heavy Police Presence in Nairobi for Azimio Protests
In preparation for what is expected to be a continuation of the Azimio la Umoja protests against the government, a large number of police officers have been stationed in various parts of Nairobi.
A spot check conducted by Citizen Digital on Tuesday morning revealed that anti-riot police were stationed in Nairobi’s main entry and exit points, including the intersection of the Uhuru Highway and the Haile Selassie Avenue, parts of Ngara, and near the General Post Office.
Along Ngong Road, police were seen behaving in a manner analogous to how they were observed in the areas surrounding Prestige Mall and the Junction Mall.
In addition, roadblocks were set up on all of the roads that led to the State House, and police officers were stationed on roads such as Dennis Pritt.
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Raila Odinga, the leader of the coalition, has not wavered in his resolve to proceed with the demonstrations, even though President William Ruto and the police have denied Azimio permission to take to the streets.
Odinga has maintained that the opposition is exercising their constitutional right. To peacefully assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions to public authorities. He also stated that they are doing all of these things without resorting to violence.
In addition to this, he announced that on Tuesday they will deliver petitions. To four different government offices to put pressure on the administration of President William Ruto to comply with their requirements.
In a statement that he released on Sunday, the Commander of the Nairobi Regional Police, Adamson Bungei. Argued that Azimio has not shown goodwill in previous demonstrations, which makes them unfit to hold another protest.
The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has given his word that he will do everything in his power. To prevent the planned demonstrations from devolving into a state of anarchy and violence.
Heavy Police Presence in Nairobi for Azimio Protests
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