The security detail of Raila Odinga, the leader of the ODM party, has been withdrawn.
According to a police source, the withdrawal is related to the Opposition leader’s planned mass demonstrations. The security of other Azimio leaders aligned with Raila has also been withdrawn.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, four governors, and over 50 Azimio MPs are among them.
Raila has called for three days of anti-government protests between Wednesday and Friday. The protests, which he claims will be game changers, are intended to increase pressure on the Kenya Kwanza government to reduce the cost of living.
Odinga expressed concern on Sunday about claims that the government is plotting to harm the Azimio leaders when they lead the demonstrations this week.
“Be ready for the game-changing maandamano beginning Wednesday,” Odinga tweeted Monday evening. Tumechoka.”
Gladys Wanga of Homa Bay, James Orengo of Siaya, Prof. Anyang Nyong’o of Kisumu, and Ochilo Ayacko of Migori have all been directed by their security to report to Kisumu ahead of the countrywide three-day mass demonstrations.
Opiyo Wandayi, the minority leader, told Citizen TV that more than 50 MPs allied with Azimio had their security recalled and were ordered to report to Parliament Police Station.
