Calling for Uhuru, Raila arrest is courting disaster - Wamalwa tells UDA

UDA leaders called for arrest of Raila and his allies over Monday protests.

In Summary

• He insisted that the Kenya Kwanza leaders should instead focus on bringing down the cost of living.

• They also accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring the demonstrations, adding that he should be held accountable for the damages as well. 

Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa
Image: EUGENE WAMALWA/TWITTER

Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa has cautioned UDA allied MPs calling for the arrest of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.

Wamalwa said any attempts to have the two arrested will be disastrous for the country.

He insisted that the Kenya Kwanza leaders should instead focus on bringing down the cost of living.

"With juvenile KK advisors advocating for the arrest of the 4th President (Uhuru Kenyatta) and 2nd PM (Raila Odinga) of the Republic of Kenya and invasion of their property instead of lowering food prices, to that extent we are courting disaster! The hyena told the stone, even if you keep quiet, l know you have heard me," the former CS said on Wednesday.

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Wamalwa's remarks come after the UDA leaders on Tuesday called on the Inspector General to have Raila and his allies arrested.

Speaking during a press briefing at parliament buildings, the United Democratic Alliance MPs called on authorities to hold Raila Odinga and other Azimio leaders accountable for damages caused during their demonstrations on Monday.

"We want them to be charged for every stone thrown, property destroyed and looted and lives lost, no matter who they are," they said in a statement read by UDA's Chairperson Cecily Mbarire. 

They also accused Uhuru of sponsoring the demonstrations, adding that he should be held accountable for the damages as well. 

Mbarire also stated that the government should establish if Raila is above the law. 

"If he is above the law, there's no further purpose to ask anyone to follow the law," she said. 

"The police officers stayed calm during the demos despite being provoked by the goons, they maintained peace and order... We salute you for rising to the occasion."

Raila had earlier said they intended to conduct a peaceful demonstration in Nairobi and to hand a petition with demands to President William Ruto.

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