Kenya’s Opposition leader Raila Odinga announces 20th March anti-government protests

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced Monday 20th March as the beginning of protests to ‘resist’ what he calls a high cost of living which he blames on government lethargy.

According to Raila Odinga the reason for organizing the protests to be held on Monday is because the government of President William Ruto has refused to allow the audit of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission servers for possible malpractice, high cost of living , nepotism in the Kenya administration, failing to consult other stakeholders in the reconstitution of IEBC, broken promises and an illegitimate government.

The veteran opposition leader has called on his supporters to gather in Nairobi on Monday, a day he has unlawfully declared a public holiday.

Ahead of the Planned protests, Raila has embarked on a series of political rallies in various parts of the country, with calls to his supporters to join the movement.

The planned countrywide protests in Kenya coincide with opposition protests in at least four other African countries. There are planned protests in Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia and South Africa, marking a growing rebellion against sitting presidents.