Lawyer Miguna Miguna has condemned acts of hooliganism that highlighted Wednesday's protests in some parts of the country.
In a statement Wednesday evening, the outspoken lawyer said whereas Azimio supporters and Kenyans at large have every right to be angry with a government they feel has failed to address their concerns, the destruction of public infrastructure was counterproductive.
"Fellow Kenyans, destroying the highways, roads and property you paid for with your taxes and whose repair and reconstruction you will pay for isn’t the most productive way to express your anger," Miguna said.
Videos shared online showed protesters pulling down barriers on the Nairobi Expressway in Mlolongo while others vandalised flower vases.
Azimio Alert: Kenya Kwanza or rather Kenya Kwisha stop sending your hired goons such as these ones in Mlolongo, to vandalize property. These are your men. Wajinga waliisha Kenya. We urge our supporters to continue protesting peacefully as usual. #MaandamanoWednesday pic.twitter.com/zX1I0xlqXT
— Azimio TV (@AzimioTv) July 12, 2023
The wanton destruction happened even after Interior CS Kithure Kindiki warned that such acts of hooliganism would be met with a firm response from security officers.
"Kenyans are hungry and extremely angry" and are "disappointed by the slowness with which Kenya Kwanza administration is responding to their dire straits," Miguna said.
He said the anger emanates from the government's failure to spell out workable solutions to the rising cost of living and the opposition Azimio has taken advantage of this to cause havoc.
The lawyer reminded Kenyans that no matter the amount of anger they harbour against the government, they will bear the cost for any form of destruction caused during protests.
"You have a right to protest peacefully. Not to cause mayhem and havoc. Remember that tomorrow, it’s your taxes that will pay for what you have destroyed," he said.
