NASA leader Raila Odinga announces when anti-IEBC protests will resume countrywide

NASA leader Raila Odinga (right) confers with Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o during a rally in Kisumu on October 20,2017. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

The National Super Alliance (NASA) has announced dates when the anti-IEBC protests will resume countrywide.

The coalition led by Opposition leader, Raila Odinga, indicated on Sunday night that its demos will resume on Tuesday and Wednesday (October 24, 25).

The announcement comes three days to the repeat presidential election that is scheduled to take place on Thursday (October 26).

NASA reiterated that it would not relent in the struggle for a free, fair and credible poll.

“We resume our picketing at IEBC offices countrywide this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. As a coalition we maintain that there will be no election on Thursday and the commission must pave way for meaningful reforms. Canaan beckons and there is no turning back,” Raila Odinga stressed.

President Uhuru urged Kenyans on Sunday to live in harmony after the repeat presidential poll.

Uhuru asked Kenyans to exercise their democratic right by voting for the leaders of their choice. He also called on Kenyans to dismiss politicians who may want to incite them to fight.

“Even as I urge all Kenyans to come out and vote, those who will vote and those who will not must remember that after October 26 they will still be neighbours and they must continue to live together harmoniously,” said Uhuru.

Accompanied by his deputy William Ruto, the Head of State reiterated that Kenyans must stand firm to ensure that Kenya moves forward from politics that is derailing development.

Speaking at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County during national prayers, DP Ruto assured Kenyans that God is in control of the country’s situation.

“I know there is anxiety in the country. I know there are those who do not know what will happen. But we have come to Nakuru for prayers so that the country can know all is well and that God is in charge. And like He has done before, He will take us across this hurdle,” the Deputy President said.

He added that Kenyans must join hands in ensuring that every talent and resource in the country is used not to undermine the country but to prosper Kenya.

“It is our humble prayer to God to spare Kenya and take our country to a new level of progress, growth and stability – a nation where no one will be left behind and a Kenya we can all be proud citizens,” Ruto pointed out.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and the Deputy President’s wife, Rachel Ruto, were among thousands of Kenyans who attended the prayer service.