Azimio notifies Nairobi OCS of dawn to dusk protest

The coalition has further urged the OCS to deploy enough police officers to guarantee security

In Summary
  • Oparanya said the purpose of the meetings will be to submit a written submission to the President at State House, Nairobi. 
  • Opposition chief Raila Odinga had on Monday announced of the new dates saying the team will not relent until their demands are met. 
Azimio leader Raila Odinga during mass action protest in Mathare North on March 20, 2023.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga during mass action protest in Mathare North on March 20, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE

Azimio La Umoja Coalition has written to the Nairobi Officer Commanding station about the upcoming Monday and Thursday demos. 

In the letter, Azimio Executive Council Chairperson Wycliffe Oparanya said the demonstration will begin at dawn and end at dusk. 

"The processions will take place in the streets within your jurisdiction from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm," the letter read. 

Oparanya said the purpose of the meetings will be to submit a written submission to the President at State House, Nairobi. 

"This is not an application for permission as none is contemplated under Article 37 of the constitution," part of the letter stated. 

The coalition has further urged the OCS to deploy enough police officers to guarantee security to attendees and exercise crowd control.

The protests are scheduled for Monday, March 27 and Thursday, March 30. 

Opposition chief Raila Odinga had on Monday announced the new dates saying the team will not relent until their demands are met. 

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