Opposition leaders from the Azimio La Umoja coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have launched a series of protests across the country, starting with Meru County, in a bid to oust the Kenya Kwanza government from power.
The Saba Saba celebrations, which commemorate a significant historical event in Kenya’s struggle for democracy, aim to bring together citizens from all walks of life to demand reforms and an end to what the opposition sees as an oppressive regime.
Kalonzo, accompanied by DAP Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and PNU Party leader Peter Munya, declared the Saba Saba celebrations as a journey to end the current government’s perceived tyranny and bring about a new era of democracy and accountability.
“We stand with the people of Kenya who are suffering under the yoke of oppressive taxes, corruption, and budgetary excesses,” Kalonzo said. “We will continue to protest until all our demands are met, including the high cost of living and reforms to the IEBC.”
The opposition has criticized President Ruto’s newly formed Public Debt Audit Taskforce, terming it illegal and unconstitutional. They argue that the office of the Auditor-General is the rightful entity for such audits and that the task force is a mere cosmetic exercise to mislead Kenyans.
“We will not be fooled by superficial changes,” said Kalonzo. “We demand real reforms that benefit the people of Kenya, not just those in power.”
The opposition has vowed to continue protesting until all their demands are met, warning that they will not back down until the corrupt regime is brought to an end.
Saba Saba marks a significant historical event in Kenya’s struggle for democracy, dating back to 1990 when pro-democracy activists rallied at Kamukunji Grounds to demand multi-party democracy. The opposition hopes to draw inspiration from that momentous occasion and bring about real change in Kenya.
