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I will limp to my next demonstration as soon as I am discharged, says injured NASA supporter

Owino Mawe, a Nasa supporter during recent demonstrations at Anniversary Towers.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Last Monday, Owino Mawe, 50, left his house in Korogocho, Nairobi, at exactly 4am. With dummies of oranges strapped on his neck, he began his walk towards the town centre, chanting songs about his party leader Raila Odinga, and occasionally stopping to blow the vuvuzela.

He was answering to the call of NASA leaders to supporters to show up and demonstrate against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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