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Raila declares a 'public holiday' Monday, to walk to State House

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga addresses supporters in Siaya. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has declared March 20 a 'public holiday' for his supporters as he steps up efforts to pile pressure on President William Ruto's administration.

The declaration is the latest move by the coalition to force President Ruto to accede to their demands aimed at reclaiming what they argue is their 'stolen victory' in the last presidential election.

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