Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei has given Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, led by Raila Odinga, a greenlight to stage their rally at Kamukunji Grounds.
While approving the holding of the rally, Bungei noted that the opposition coalition had notified the police of their meeting.
The police, according to Bungei, had put plans in place to guarantee a successful and calm meeting.
“We are on the ground to ensure the rally is peaceful. We will provide the needed security,” said Bungei.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga is set to lead the consultative forum.
The opposition will discuss the next steps after President William Ruto assented to the contentious Finance Bill, 2023.
The law will now see the cost of living go up significantly. Starting in July, VAT on fuel products will go up to 16%, sugar to 5%, 1.5% Housing tax, among others.
President Ruto told France 24 that he did not have a problem with anti-government protests as long as they did not destroy property.
“I have no problem with Raila Odinga. I have no problem with him organising protests. There are protests here in Paris. I have just asked Raila and the company not to engage in violence and destruction of property. This is all because we are a democracy,” said Dr Ruto.
It is likely that the country will experience a fresh wave of protests after Tuesday’s meeting.
