While Commenting on Wednesday’s demonstrations, political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi said the government’s response to the widespread discontent in the nation fell short of expectations.
On a day when Azimio supporters wreaked havoc across the nation by robbing stores and destroying property, the seasoned political analyst called the opposition Azimio “reckless” in a statement he posted on his Twitter account.
“Maandamano Wednesday centers on a heedless opposition taking on an inept administration. The government was inadequate today, he declared.
Ngunyi refrained from labeling the Azimio protests a fruitless endeavor, but he did issue a warning about underestimating Raila and his capacity to hold the current administration accountable.
But keep in mind that Raila is similar to a rocking chair. He keeps you occupied while moving you nowhere.
On Tuesday, Ruto issued a warning, saying that he would not stand by and let those with selfish personal agendas keep the nation hostage by continuing to engage in actions that endanger Kenyans’ lives.
After at least six people died during the Saba Saba protests on July 7, Ruto declared that he would not permit any more lives to be lost.
“WaKenya sita wakapoteza maisha yao, Walifanya maandamano Ijumaa. Maisha engine ipotezwe, mnataka maandamano engine? won’t happen” remarked Ruto.
The demonstrations on Wednesday were skipped by Raila. He explained that he cacanceledhe anticipated the amukunji demonstration out of concern for his supporters’ safety during a press conference held later that day.
The opposition leader asserted that he had information that the
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