Raila to hold rally in Bukhungu stadium after Ruto denied access

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga is set to hold his rally on Wednesday in Bukhungu stadium after Ruto was denied access on Sunday.

Ruto could not hold the rally in the stadium due to a denied permit.

He, however, held a joint rally outside the stadium as he was not allowed to make use of the arena. 

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala said they were to pay Sh100,000 for the venue but they were asked to pay nine times the amount on Saturday.

"They told us to first pay Sh900,000 to use the venue. We negotiated with them and after we reached a deal they again told us the banks were now not working and that is how they locked us out," Malala said.

Kakamega gubernatorial candidate Fernandes Barasa on Tuesday took to twitter to confirm that the stadium is ready for Azimio rally.

"I toured Bukhungu stadium this morning and I'm happy to report that the stadium is ready to host the Rt. Hon Raila Odinga and Hon. Martha Karua tomorrow," he tweeted.

Drama unfolded on Saturday after Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali was roughed up and beaten by police when he visited Bukhungu Stadium to inspect the venue.

A video seen by the Star showed the MP being manhandled by police who were escorting him to their standby vehicle.

In the video, the MP was seemingly resisted arrest prompting the police to push him forcefully to the extent of assaulting him.

Washiali, however, remained defiant and opposed to boarding the police vehicle.

He is heard, shouting; "Mnanipiga, mnanipiga... Kwani mimi nimekosa nini?".

Loosely translates to: "You have beaten me, You have beaten me.... what offence I have committed?".