Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has called out the cases
of violence witnessed across the country during public participation gatherings
on the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In a statement, Sifuna termed the chaos as shameful
and must not be justified at all.
He insisted that there is no reason for violence and that everyone must be allowed to express their views.
The ODM secretary general said this is what democracy
demands.
“There is no reason for violence. There can
never be justification for violence against anyone. Let everyone air their
views unhindered because that is what democracy demands. The scenes from some
of the public participation forums across the country are shameful and must be
condemned. Ni maoni tu si vita!” Sifuna said.
His remarks come after several cases of violence were
reported in various parts of the country.
Political activist Morara Kebaso was a victim of an
attack at the Bomas of Kenya on Friday.
Morara who was attempting to participate in the event,
was met with aggression as he arrived at the venue.
The situation escalated when chairs and other objects
were hurled at him by unidentified individuals.
The attackers chased Kebaso out of the venue,
triggering widespread panic, as security personnel struggled to regain control
of the scene as participants scrambled for safety.
The activist later on explained that he was hurt in
the process and had gone to seek medical attention.
“I was barred from entering Bomas at the gate. When I
finally got in, I was denied the mic on the Bomas floor. Chaos erupted. I am
hurt. I headed to the hospital. I live to speak another day,” he said on X.