It's D-Day, and opposition leader Raila Odinga has vowed to hold firm and allow the maandamano (demonstrations) to go on as usual.
William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua cannot intimidate us. I want to let them know that Kenneth Matiba and I both participated in the second liberation of this nation. In his remarks made while touring Kiambu County's Ruaka, Kiambu, Kirigiti, Ruai, and Githurai, Mr Odinga said, "I have been fighting for democracy and was imprisoned for eight years while some of them were still nursing.
20 March 2023 was chosen as the maandamano date. There will be a political confrontation between Raila and President William Ruto.
According to Raila, Azimio would hold protests to demand the IEBC servers be opened to ascertain the validity of the election in August 2022, a reduction in living expenses, and a halt to appointing new IEBC commissioners.
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Odinga's assertions have been rejected by Ruto, who argues that the Supreme Court has already ruled on the election and that the appointment process is proceeding following the law. Moreover, Ruto warned that any property damage committed during the protests would result in harsh punishment.
Here are a few of the funniest tweets in classic KOT style.
The new CAS interior security Millicent Omanga is waiting for Azimio mercilessly in Nairobi CBD.#Maandamano pic.twitter.com/7o80DNmjuG
— Jayden, go home, you're drunk. (@mkufuuu) March 20, 2023
The police today in Nairobi CBD: #Maandamano pic.twitter.com/TPl72DBXcb
— Jayden, go home, you're drunk. (@mkufuuu) March 20, 2023
Nairobi CBD#Maandamano
— Crustacea🔛 (@Crustacea14) March 20, 2023
😹😹😹 pic.twitter.com/uWxyu3GhXt
Am very ready for teargas#Maandamano pic.twitter.com/l0gics4RJ5
— D.A.V.I.N.C.I™🇰🇪 (@davinci_ke) March 20, 2023
It's healthy to find something to make you laugh this serious morning. I🤣🤣 I'm motivated, though, for peaceful picketing. #Maandamano #k24 pic.twitter.com/bLrSkcxmEZ
— Kiplang'at Godia, (@nairbi) March 20, 2023