On May 2nd, 2023, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, headed by opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, updated Kenyans regarding the Azimio protests in Nairobi County. According to the party's Twitter account, the protest, which took place from Kawangware to Kiambu Road, was peaceful.
The party credited the smooth procession towards the city to the presence of 15-Land Cruiser Police vehicles and noted that there were no reports of robbery during the march.
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On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, the Orange Democratic Movement party updated Kenyans on the progress of the Azimio protests in Nairobi County. According to a tweet from their official Twitter account, the protest was peaceful as it made its way from Kawangware to Kiambu Road. The party noted that the procession was facilitated by 15 Land Cruiser Police vehicles, which helped to ease their movement toward the city.
We have continued to hold peaceful demonstrations and we shall do the same tomorrow. There will be not destruction of people’s property… pic.twitter.com/cv1Wx50rSk
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) May 1, 2023
The tweet further stated that nobody was robbed along the way, and no street vendors were harassed. The party called on its members and supporters to remain peaceful and avoid falling for the opposition's attempts to portray their side as violent. The tweet also reassured the public that there would be no destruction of property during the demonstrations.
