Raila To Lead Azimio Prayers for Police Brutality Victims
Therefore, the Sergeants at Arms were summoned to accompany him out of the parliament premises. Babu Owino garnered backing from Azimio coalition lawmakers who jeered at the Sergeants at Arms while they carried out their duties.
Azimio’s leader, Raila Odinga, is scheduled to preside over the event planned at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Park in Bondo, Siaya County, taking place from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
“Raila Amolo Odinga will tomorrow, August 11th, 2023 lead Azimio Kenya Coalition in interdenominational prayers for those who lost their lives during demonstrations following disproportionate use of force by the Police,” the political outfit said in a statement to newsrooms.
Azimio leaders are anticipated to step up to the lectern and denounce instances of police brutality while advocating for the responsibility of the officers implicated.
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The opposing group is also aiming to engage the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating the fatalities, which they allege constitute acts of humanity’s criminal nature.
“Leaders will use this occasion to condemn the Kenya Police Service and demand that individual police officers who were involved in the killings be held personally responsible,” added the statement.
“Azimio will also be asking the ICC to take a keener interest in the Kenya situation which they describe as crimes against humanity.”
Simultaneously, the coffins of the individuals who lost their lives will be placed on display for the public to see before being taken to their respective residences for burial.
During the series of protests against the government that occurred between March and July, it is said that more than 30 individuals lost their lives.
Raila To Lead Azimio Prayers for Police Brutality Victims
