Why specific to Kisumu? - Ledama reacts to US advisory

The US cautionary notice said the apex court ruling might occasion post-election violence.

In Summary

•Ledama took to Twitter on Thursday wondering why the advisory only focused on Kisumu County.

•"Advisory …. Why specific to Kisumu ??? I smell a very very big Rat! Don’t like it," he said.

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina.
FILE Narok Senator Ledama Olekina.
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Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has questioned the movement restriction imposed by the US embassy ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on Monday, September 5.

Ledama took to Twitter on Thursday wondering why the advisory only focused on Kisumu County.

"Advisory …. Why specific to Kisumu? I smell a very very big Rat! Don’t like it," he said.

The Thursday cautionary notice said the apex court ruling might occasion post-election violence.

The court is expected to give a judgment on whether to nullify the win of William Ruto as president-elect or to uphold it.

"Election-related demonstrations and rallies regularly take place after elections, at times blocking key intersections and causing traffic jams," the US said.

"Demonstrations may occasionally be violent, requiring police intervention.  Strikes and other protest activities related to economic conditions occur regularly."

The US said out of an abundance of caution, the U.S. Embassy has imposed movement restrictions on U.S. government personnel in Kisumu.

"The State Department reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for sustained vigilance," the US said.

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