NASA Tells Supporters to Boycott Products from Three Companies

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary wing on Friday told supporters to boycott products from three companies.

Speaking after a meeting at the Okoa Kenya offices in Nairobi, the NASA-allied MPs called on supporters to boycott products and services from Safaricom, Bidco and Brookside.

"We will resist the products of these companies because they are beneficiaries of the regime that killed people in this country," said Suna East MP Junet Mohamed.

In what they termed as the start of economic liberation in the country, the MPs urged supporters to identify alternative products and services within five days.

The opposition outfit has continuously linked giant mobile service provider, Safaricom to cancelled August 8th rigging scheme to the advantage of President Kenyatta, allegations the firm has dismissed as false. At the same time, NASA has accused Brookside, a firm connected to President Uhuru's family and Bidco, which is linked to retired President Daniel Moi, of funding Jubilee Party.

"Besides frustrating the legitimate democratic dreams and aspirations of Kenyans, these companies have the blood of Kenyans in their hands and systems by providing solid backing for the Jubilee regime and platform for the rigging of elections. These companies provide goods and services which are used to abuse the rights of Kenyans and result in the death of Kenyans. Their goods, services and market proceeds are used to support people who have the blood of Kenyans on their hands,” said Junet Mohamed in a statement.

"Our people are among the most creative and enterprising in the region. We must tap into this tradition. We can manufacture soap and cooking in our backyards and save ourselves from Bidco. We can produce edible oils and support our local farmers to produce oil crops...The end game is that we be the people who will end electoral fraud not only in Kenya but in all of Africa and be the team that will uproot the evil culture of sham elections with pre-determined outcomes...These companies have denied Kenyans their right to elect their leaders in a democratic process," Junet Mohamed added.

"I have switched off my Safaricom number and from today, if you call me via Safaricom line, I will not pick the call, " Homa Bay Women Rep Gladys Wanga said.