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Kabando: Why I support Raila's Saba Saba call

Some quotas have however, been calling on the Opposition to call off the protests.

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by The Star

Big-read04 July 2023 - 08:44
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In Summary


  • Kabando said by doing this, he will be obeying the Constitution of Kenya.
  • He also cited the president's weekend directive that lifted a six-year ban on logging.
Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando.

Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando had revealed why he supports Azimio leader Raila Odinga's Saba Saba call.

The former MP went on to state among others; the proposed new National Health Insurance Fund, the Finance Act, 2023 and the appointment of strangers into the cabinet.

Kabando said by doing this, he will be obeying the Constitution.

Last week, President William Ruto cleared four individuals to be attending his cabinet meetings.

They include; his National Security Advisor Monica Juma, UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala, Economic council chairperson David Ndii and Women's Rights Advisor Harriette Chiggai.

Kabando also cited the president's weekend directive that lifted a six-year ban on logging.

His remarks come days after Azimio leader Raila Odinga announced that he will lead a major (Saba Saba) rally on July 7 at the historic Kamukunji grounds.

Raila said the rally aims to force President William Ruto to repeal the Finance Act, which he signed on Monday.

The Saba Saba of 1990 was the first time the country experienced open political defiance and public agitation for change.

July 7 is undoubtedly an important and eventful date in the history of Kenya.

Some quotas have, however, been calling on the Opposition to call off the protests.

Kikuyu Council of Elders led by national chairman Wachira Kiago stressed the importance of unity for the well-being of the country and urged Raila to abandon plans for demonstrations saying they may spark divisions in the country.

"I'm humbly appealing to Raila Odinga and his team to stop the planned demonstrations and reach out to the government, we need peace and unity for the benefit of the country and our generations," Kiago said.

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