Machakos Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala says anti-IEBC demonstrations in the county will continue until the commissioners quit.
He was among the leaders tear-gassed by police in Machakos on Monday as they marched to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission offices.
Several people were injured in the commotion and two demonstrators were arrested.
Police intercepted the demonstrators near Machakos police station, which is a few metres from the IEBC regional office, and lobbed teargas canisters to disperse them.
Kiala said they will not be “cowed by police intimidations”.
“It is a shame the police do not want to respect the rights of citizens as guaranteed in the constitution. The constitution has allowed peaceful demonstrations by the public whenever they feel aggrieved by a certain matter and that is what we will continue to do,” he said.
Kiala accused police of using excessive force on the citizens.
“Why should the police lob teargas canisters and shoot at citizens who are just waving twigs?” he said.
Kiala said next Monday, similar demonstrations will be held in Machakos town, Kangundo, Matungulu, Mavoko, Mwala, Yatta and Masinga.
In the Monday demonstrations, the leaders addressed a crowd at Mulu Mutisya Gardens before marching to the IEBC offices.
They said the IEBC commissioners must leave office before the general election because they are not credible and are biased in favour of Jubilee.
Machakos woman representative Susan Musyoka carried a placard saying “ChikenGate thieves shall not be referees”.
She said overhaul of the electoral agency is necessary to reassure the electorate of a free and fair general election.