No demos on Wednesday, declares Kindiki

By Peter Ochieng

As Azimio leaders and supporters prepare for another round of demos on Wednesday, the government insists no protests will be allowed in any part of the country.

Azimio leaders led by Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka have called for fresh demos on Wednesday, to push for lowering of the cost of living amongst other demands.

However, speaking in Baringo County on Monday, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior Kithure Kindiki said previous demos by opposition have not been peaceful, leading to deaths, injuries and destruction of property.

He said the government will deploy security officers in certain areas as early as 1am on Wednesday morning, to prevent the protests.

Concerning security in Baringo, he said all areas gazzetted as disturbed remain so.

"All areas gazetted as disturbed and dangerous on 12th March 2023 remain so gazetted and out of bounds to the public. Any persons found within those spaces shall be treated as suspects of banditry and will be dealt with accordingly," he warned.

"Anyone attempting to access the gazetted areas, in the guise of seeking pasture for livestock will not be allowed," added the CS.

"Security agents in the Maliza Uhalifu Operation will remain on the ground for long term and will do all it takes to prevent criminals from regaining access to the hideouts in Korkoron Hills, Arabal Hills, Tandare Valley and other remote places that used to harbour bandits in the past."

The CS assured Baringo residents of their security, affirming that all suspected bandits will be arrested and brought to book.