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Nairobi traders are preparing to hold a peaceful protest on Wednesday to voice their concerns and counter the disruptive actions.
In response to the impending protest, a letter addressed to the officer commanding the Muthaiga police station outlines the details of the peaceful demonstration.
The procession is set to take place at Muthaiga, with concerned traders and members of the community gathering to express their grievances.
Their intended destination is the residence of former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta, where they hope to request her intervention in urging former President Uhuru Kenyatta to cease financing Raila Odinga’s demonstrations, which have had adverse effects on their businesses.
The traders chairperson Theuri Wanjiru said that the procession will be peaceful and will comprise of concerned traders and members of the community who will proceed to the residence of former first lady mama ngina kenyatta.
The letter further noted that the visit to Mama Ngina Kenyatta’s residence in Muthaiga would work as they will request her to urge former president Uhuru Kenyatta to cease financing Odinga demonstrations that have adversely been affecting their business.
“The purpose of the visit is to request Mama Ngina to urge former President Uhuru Kenyatta to cease financing Raila Odinga’s demonstrations, which have adversely impacted our businesses,” letter read.
Theuri Wanjiru, emphasized that the procession will be peaceful and comprise concerned traders and members of the community.
The traders have made it clear that their goal is to promote peace and order throughout the protest.
On the other hand,Azimio leaders Raila Odinga has planned a series of three days demonstrations.
Political pundits have warned Odinga of such move noting that its will destroy Kenyan economy and create tension among investors.
They have argued that Raila Odinga’s demonstrations, which were initially intended as a means to express grievances and demand change, have evolved into a destructive force that is tearing at the fabric of the nation.
These demonstrations have disrupted the normal functioning of businesses, caused extensive damage to public and private property, and unleashed a wave of insecurity and uncertainty among ordinary citizens.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah recently said that opposition chief Raila Odinga should be arrested for leading “destructive” demonstrations.
Speaking to the media , Ichung’wah said during the previous regimes, Raila has been a messenger of fear, leading to conclusions that he was untouchable.
“I am urging police to arrest Raila Odinga for perennially putting Kenya on the edge with illegal and destructive protests,” he said.
