Azimio la Umoja Coalition has urged its supporters in Nairobi to converge at Huruma, Kangemi and Central Park Grounds for a peaceful protest on Thursday, July 20.

This comes hours after Raila Odinga urged his supporters to stop the protests at 5 pm, take a rest and resume the following day.

In a statement by the coalition’s co-principal Martha Karua on Wednesday evening, the political outfit has urged its supporters to show up in large numbers and practice their Constitutional Rights.
“We call upon Kenyans to come out in an even bigger way tomorrow and demonstrate peacefully in their neighbourhoods. In Nairobi, the people shall assemble at Huruma Grounds, Kangemi Grounds and Central Park (CBD). For those who were unable, for one reason or another, to participate today, you have a chance tomorrow and the day after. We expect the Police to provide security to the demonstrators and the general public.” she says.

Karua has also condemned the use of excessive force and live bullets by police against protesters, saying demonstrators are peacefully fighting against punitive taxes.

“Unfortunately, and characteristically, the police have today inflicted terrible harm on peaceful and unarmed demonstrators. We empathise with those whose loved ones have lost lives at the hands of rogue elements in the Police Service. We also wish those who suffered injuries, and are lying in various hospitals across the country, quick recovery”