CORD and its supporters should not be denied their rights during Madaraka day
Every 1st of June, Kenyans commemorates the day the country gained self-rule from the cruel hands of colonialist (United Kingdom) in 1963 that heralded full independence for the country on 12th of December, 1963.
Normally, leaders join citizens in major stadia across the country in preceding them through this special day for the country. The ceremonies are always graced by the President’s speech that outlines the country’s achievements and downfalls.
However, this year’s Madaraka day seems to have taken an unfamiliar loop in respect to the history of the country in 21st century.
On Tuesday, 1st of June, 2016 it is aptly that mess in the city is looming again with consideration to the public rally planned to take place in Uhuru Park set up by CORD big weights as the police maintain that the venue has already been booked for prayer rally and was not available for political rally whatsoever.
Patently, it is not essential for CORD leaders and their supporters to hold parallel public rally signified to counter the National Celebrations planned to take place in Nakuru - Afraha Stadium - during the National day the country should reflect upon its achievements and challenges over the last 53 years of independence.
The constitution spells out the rights of citizens to assemble, therefore CORD brigade and supporters should not be denied their rights. However, the police forces of Kenya have maintained their stand that the venue has already been booked for prayer rally and not political rally. Definitely, this intensifies and confirms animosity in the country during this distinctive day.
On the other hand, Jubilee legislatures have lampooned the Opposition over their decision to hold parallel rally in Uhuru Park.
My mental flight would be right if when I deduce that, Tuesday rally is the continuation of Mondays’ demonstrations meant to eject IEBC officials out of office.
Nonetheless, regardless of their intents, CORD should be granted their right to assemble so long as they do not turn the event unruly.
It is very unfortunate to note that, both the Government and the Opposition are wedging political supremacy battle at the expenses of the developmental goals for common “mwanainchi” who at long last is left infrastructural and developmentally bereft.
In conclusion, the country is getting wary over the two political coalitions political might games. We expect not the police and CORD coalitions to turn the Tuesday rally tumultuous.
