Opposition Leader In Kenya Vows To Continue Protest

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has vowed to continue with a campaign of nationwide protests.

His comments came one day after demonstrations marred with clashes saw more than 200 people arrested.

The unsuccessful presidential candidate, while giving an address said “Fellow Kenyans, in the second phase of our protest and in response to public demand, we shall now hold protests every Monday and every Thursday beginning next week.”

“We reiterate to our supporters and all patriotic Kenyans that this struggle is just starting. We are not looking back; we will not be intimidated. No retreat, no surrender,” he exclaimed.

Report says demonstrators protested against inflation, which rose to 9.2% in February over a year in the East African country.

They also demanded the resignation of President William Ruto.

Meanwhile, Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua said the country lost about $15 million because of Monday’s banned protests. Adding “mayhem” was bad for the economy as he urged Odinga to call off the demonstrations.

Mr. Gachagua told Kenyans that the president had given clear instructions to the Inspector-General of Police to protect lives and properties.

AFRICANEWS/Christopher Ojilere