The United Democratic Alliance Secretary General, Cleophas Malala, has accused the Azimio leaders of organizing the night vigil to commemorate the lives of the lost people in order to cause chaos at night.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, the former Kakamega Senator said that the government would be on the lookout for any chaos.
“There are many ways to mourn the people lost during the Azimio protests; you can go to church, you can visit their homesteads, but night vigils are a no,” Cleophas Malala stated.
Malala also said that they will ensure that Kenya is safe at all times regardless of the situation.
Malala said that President William Ruto has directed firm action against any groups that could be planning to assemble at night to allegedly light candles across the country.
“The president has directed that there shall be peace. You want to hide behind the night vigils to disturb peace,” Malala said.
The opposition coalition led by Raila Odinga is set to provide a detailed programme on Wednesday’s candle-lighting plan after calling off street protests on Monday evening.
“Our people shall light candles and also lay flowers in honour of our people who have been killed by the police and those in hospitals,” Raila said on Tuesday during his international media conference.
