Ruto, Odinga Camps Trade Barbs Over Police Conduct During Protests CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
Led by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, the leaders defended police, saying they acted professionally despite cases of live bullets used on protesters, leading to deaths and serious injuries in towns where protests took place.
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was among more than 300 people arrested Wednesday as Kenyans took to the streets to protest the high cost of living.The Nandi Senator scoffed at the plea by Azimio leaders for the International Criminal Court to intervene in the ongoing situation in the country urging The Hague-based court to instead investigate former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.
Nominated Senator Veronica Maina accused Azimio La Umoja leaders of violating Kenyans' rights by disrupting peace in various cities and towns by causing mayhem. Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa opined that the government should lockdown places with violent demonstrations to avert the ongoing disruption in the country that has caused loss of lives with scores injured. Reports indicate that at least 20 people have been killed since the beginning of the month in the protests called by Odinga.
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