MPs call for suspension of rallies to calm tension

Kajiado MP Joseph Nkaissery (right) addresses the Press at Parliament Buildings Wednesday over Mpeketoni attacks in Lamu County. He is flanked by a section of CORD and Jubilee MPs.  [PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD]

Kenya: Some 25 MPs from across the political divide have called for suspension of all political rallies to calm tension in the country.

 The MPs asked the opposition CORD to call off the planned rallies meant to press the Government to call for national dialogue and the ruling Jubilee to also put off planned counter rallies.