Kenyans react: Orengo says NASA will declare Raila winner if Uhuru is sworn in

Siaya Senator James Orengo on Saturday 28 said that National Super Alliance (NASA) will use the August presidential poll to declare Raila Odinga winner if President Uhuru Kenyatta is sworn in.

“We will use August 8 results to swear NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga if Uhuru Kenyatta tries to use October 26 poll results to be sworn in,” said Mr Orengo.

Speaking in Machakos County, the Siaya Senator said that President Uhuru does not have sovereign authority but Kenyans.

“The executive authority of Republic of Kenya is with the people of Kenya, the Constitution says you have the sovereign authority. Uhuru does not have sovereign authority, you people have,” said the Siaya Senator.

“Raila Odinga alipambana na Kenyatta wa kwanza mpaka akafa, Moi alienda nyumbani baada ya kufunga Raila, Kibaki joked with Raila and he went home, Uhuru Kenyatta will go home and Raila Odinga will come to be the President of Kenya,” he continued.

During an interview with CNN Raila Odinga said that they will not use violent confrontations with the government if President Uhuru is declared winner but do a peaceful resistance and no demonstrations. He also said that they will announce the measures they are going to take to enhance pressure on the government on Monday 30 October.

Here are some Kenyans reactions on social media after Orengo said they will declare Raila winner if President Uhuru is sworn in;

They shouldn't have to wait for Uhuru swearing in if they are basing their argument on the 8/8 vote. Go right ahead!

— nganga wa nganga (@olmagogo) October 29, 2017

NASA as usual over promising. When the D-day come, they'll promise to make a major announcement later... Cycle continues.— Philosopher (@Philosopher254) October 29, 2017

Nooo dat will divide the nation n we Kenyans we are one

— joel benard sanchez (@joelbenard8) October 29, 2017

Based on what constitution and election? The nullified one or the boycotted or through extra constitutional means?— Suleiman Mwangi (@Sukamwa) October 29, 2017

if they are sure they won they dont have to wait , please endeni Muliro Gardens swear in the guy and we move on to the next thing :)— Paul Maina (@PaulMaina69) October 29, 2017

NASA? Say nyanza resistance movement. Let orengo go on if he's truly a man enough

— sam pharex (@samnderitu7) October 29, 2017

Orengo am now certain you are getting old if this is your kind of thinking— Amicus curiae (@jmbuguas) October 29, 2017

This the next step Kenyans have been eagerly waiting. Uhuru will be sworn in as Kenya's P how about Rao???

— Evyone Karwitha (@KarwithaEvyone) October 29, 2017

The people who pretend to understand democracy than the rest. Who is fooling who

— Amicus curiae (@jmbuguas) October 29, 2017

Rogue statements deserve rogue responses. Kenya is bigger than an individual.— Khalif Rage Ali (@KhalifRage) October 29, 2017

We will rather have our own republic than a Puppy rules for another five years, we are done.. let them swear Uhuru and we do swear Raila.— King Kora (@NyakindaVitalis) October 29, 2017

This is a selfish move..It will divide this nation further..It doesn't serve the greater good of this country.— Edwin Shoo (@edwin_shoo) October 29, 2017

Only NASA sycophants will accept such a selfish action.. dialogue and ironing out of issues are the only option..there is no other way.— Edwin Shoo (@edwin_shoo) October 29, 2017

@orengo_james is that in the constitution that u pretend to guard. U should instead be making reconciling statements! Make peace because...— Luiz Mash (@Luizmash) October 29, 2017

Thats what it should be done.Railas victory have been always rigged— kuria githae (@Kuriagithae) October 29, 2017

Swear him with what power? Isn't it the chief justice work to swear in a president?So they Anticipating CJ Maraga to participate in such?— Winfrey (@WinfreyKay) October 29, 2017

@orengo_james is that in the constitution that u pretend to guard. U should instead be making reconciling statements! Make peace because...— Luiz Mash (@Luizmash) October 29, 2017

Why don't they swear him NOW! vitisho peni mbili hazitubabaishi????????????— Michael muiruri (@Michael5muish) October 29, 2017