[PHOTOS] Leaders temporarily barred from Bomas of Kenya

They were later granted access but blocked from accessing the auditorium.

In Summary

• Chief agent for Raila, Ndiritu Muriithi, asked Chebukati to come clean on the matter.

•The leaders who came with a group of supporters were momentarily barred from accessing the venue.

A woman, among supporters who arrived with a section of Azimio leaders react at the entrance of Bomas of Kenya after the leaders were locked outside on August 14, 2022
A woman, among supporters who arrived with a section of Azimio leaders react at the entrance of Bomas of Kenya after the leaders were locked outside on August 14, 2022
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Several leaders were on Sunday locked out of the national tallying centre at Bomas of Kenya after chaos erupted.

Some of the leaders locked out were the newly elected Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna, Makadara MP-elect George Aladwa, Siaya governor-elect James Orengo, Nderitu Muriithi and others.

Security officers at the Bomas of Kenya main entrance after a section of Azimo leaders were locked out of Bomas of Kenya on August 14, 2022.
Security officers at the Bomas of Kenya main entrance after a section of Azimo leaders were locked out of Bomas of Kenya on August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The leaders who came with a group of supporters were momentarily barred from accessing the venue, causing the supporters to protest the move.

The chief agent for Raila, Ndiritu Muriithi, asked Chebukati to come clean on the matter.

Police Officers outside Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Police Officers outside Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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A woman, among supporters who arrived at Bomas of Kenya only to be locked out on August 14, 2022
A woman, among supporters who arrived at Bomas of Kenya only to be locked out on August 14, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Makadara MP elect George Aladwa at the Bomas of Kenya entrance on August 14, 2022.
Makadara MP elect George Aladwa at the Bomas of Kenya entrance on August 14, 2022.
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Police Officers at Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Police Officers at Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Supporters who accompanied a section of Azimio leaders at Bomas of Kenya main entrance on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Police officers barring Azimio supporters from accessing the Bomas on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Police officers barring Azimio supporters from accessing the Bomas on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Security officers at the Bomas of Kenya main entrance on August 14, 2022.
Security officers at the Bomas of Kenya main entrance on August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Police Officers at Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Police Officers at Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

They were later granted access but blocked from accessing the auditorium where verification is ongoing.

They are currently at the VIP lounge.

Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked out on August 14, 2022.
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked out on August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Siaya governor elect James Orengo, former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Kisumu governor Anyang' Nyong'o, former governors Nderitu Muriithi (Laikipia) and Kaluki Ngilu (Kitui) at Bomas of Kenya after being locked outside the premises on August 14, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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