Former National Police Spokesperson Charles Owino warned the opposition against engaging in destructive protests.
In an interview on Citizen TV, on July 19, he emphasized that Azimio leader Raila Odinga must be able to control his supporters and take responsibility for the people he is asking to come out and demonstrate.
According to Owino Odinga and other leaders who organize protests should be held accountable if they urn violent.
He is now the Siaya County Coordinator for the President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.
"You cannot cause inconvenience and terror. If you are calling citizens to go out and demonstrate, you must be able to control them because they are not leaving on their own volition; it is you asking them to go out, and you must equally be seen telling them the truth: Don't block the roads, don't destroy property."
Owino acknowledged Odinga's past contributions but emphasized the need for him to exercise control over his supporters during demonstrations.
He says that if Odinga calls for protests, he must also ensure that his followers act responsibly, refraining from blocking roads or damaging property.
He warned that allowing unruly behavior could result in hazardous outcomes, posing risks to both citizens and law enforcement officers.
He cautioned Odinga that should the situation devolve into anarchy and violence, he could face potential international legal consequences.
Owino's statement comes after day one of anti-government protests against the government.
The protests are being led by Azimio coalition which vowed to hold demonstrations thrice a week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) in an effort to pressure the Kenya Kwanza government to lower the high cost of living.
Police boss Japhet Koome outlawed the protests, saying organizers failed to notify the police as required by the law. He has vowed to deal with lawbreakers accordingly.
Interior CS Professor Kithure Kindiki in a Wednesday, July 19, statement said that 300 protestors were arrested countrywide.
