Azimio la Umoja coalition Members of Parliament made their stance clear ahead of the Kamukunji rally scheduled for Monday, January, 23.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, January 22, the lawmakers led by Embakasi East's Babu Owino assured their supporters that the rally will happen as planned.
Revealing part of the rally’s agenda, they noted that they would be making their final announcement regarding the 2022 general election.
“We will announce the last and final 2022 election results,” Owino uttered.
Speaking ahead of the rally, Azimio principal Martha Karua, had stated that it was right for Kenyans to know what really happened during the August 9, 2022, general election.
They further called on police officers to provide maximum security pleading not to be harmed as they had no motive of causing chaos.
The rally which is expected to begin after their leader Raila Odinga jets into the country will run from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(JKIA), head to Nairobi Central Business District(CBD) through Jogoo road then proceed to Kamukunji ground.
“The event will be peaceful and our agenda is peaceful there will be no one to bring trouble. We are asking for police to provide maximum security from the moment Raila will land at 12PM,” George Aladwa, MP Makadara stated.
Mathare legislator Antony Olouch called for a solution to avoid political division after every election cycle.
“Let us divide this country into pieces,” he announced.
Their remarks came after President William Ruto dismissed their planned demonstrations. Speaking during a church service at Kerugoya stadium, Kirinyaga County, Ruto stated that it was a ploy to serve personal interests.
"Those who are against the peace, and unity in the nation and they want to bring us old stories. I want to promise Kenya that we will not allow the country to be a hostage to threats and blackmail from a few people who are looking for their personal interests," he stated.
