Politicians have continued to express their different opinions of the Monday protests held by the Azimio la Umoja coalition in various parts of the country.
Condemning the act, Ugenya MP David Ochieng on Tuesday said the demos which were centralized in Nairobi were meant to destroy and harm business people.
"The protests were meant to harass business people in Nairobi and I’m sure the police were acting in the best interest of Kenyans," he said.
"As a result, they were acting in the best interest of the business people, hawkers and other people."
On Monday, supporters of Opposition chief Raila Odinga held protests in various parts of the country.
Raila had told Kenyans that Monday was the day of truth and justice and Kenyans had a date with destiny today.
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas and water to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi and Kisumu.
Demonstrators also hurled rocks at anti-riot police which lead to back-and-forth confrontations between the two factions.
Explaining why the Monday demos were not peaceful, the legislator said that the leaders had threatened to shut down the country, which was a hint that there was no calmness.
"You cannot hold demonstrations and threaten to shut down and blackmail the country," Ochieng said.
He said despite the demonstrations being allowed by law the public act also gives the police the mandate to interfere whenever people and property are at risk.
"Everyone has a right to demonstrate but the reason why the Public Act was put together is that people who choose to pickpocket and cause chaos. That is where the police come in. Police have that discretion and are advised on that," Ochieng said.
The Mp noted that all roads from Ngong to Mombasa road were free for demos but Aizmio and their supporters chose to go to areas that were declared no-go zones.
"Protestors have held demos up to Parliament and Harambee House gates and have been peaceful. But you cannot do a demo and threaten to shut down the country and ensure the president leaves State House. How is it a peaceful demo?' Ochieng posed.
Small-scale traders and major businesses remained closed as Azmio supporters engaged in protestors.
