Police Lay Out Strategies to Block Raila's Swearing-in
State security agencies have reportedly laid out a number of strategies they will use to scuttle the swearing in of opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka, which is set for Tuesday at Uhuru Park grounds in Nairobi.
The Standard reports that one of the measures the police plan to use is placing Nasa principals under house arrest to stop them from making their way to the oath taking venue.
It is understood that top security chiefs held a meeting on Saturday to explore different ways to deal with the opposition leaders and their supporters.
Another suggested strategy is to arrest the Nasa leaders and detain them at undisclosed locations. However, the meeting failed to agree on the law to be used to deal with those arrested, sources said.
“If we are pushed, you will see arrests all over from ordinary men to even the leaders. We know some of the leaders may even not spend the night in their homes,” said an officer aware of the plans.
Police could also block all entrances to Uhuru Park to stop anyone from making their way into the facility. Nairobi police commander Japheth Koome appeared to confirm this during a press briefing on Sunday.
“Tell whoever is thinking of coming to Uhuru Park not to attempt it. We will not allow it,” said Mr Koome.
Further, there will be heavy deployment of security officers within the Nairobi central business district. Sources said that thousands of police officers from counties that neighbour Nairobi had been recalled to Nairobi.
“We will disrupt any form of gathering in the city,” an insider told the Standard.
Nasa has called on supporters to attend the ceremony in large numbers and be seated at the venue at 8am, Tuesday.
Speaking during a rally in Homa Bay County on Saturday, Raila said he is ready to die over the inauguration ceremony.
“If it will cost me my life or send me to jail for life, I am ready for it. My life is no better than that of baby Pendo or the more than 300 people who have died since the August 8 elections,” said Raila, who was flanked by his co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi.
Nairobi police boss Koome said he will do everything to block the fete, “I will be accused of omission if I fail to stop the meeting. I will therefore ensure that there is no breach of peace,” said Koome.
"Those planning the meeting want to intimidate city residents," he said. “We'll protect Nairobi jealously. Nobody will be at Uhuru Park."
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Since this is a coup of…
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Since this is a coup of the government. Please put order to shoot to kill. Police officers should use all necessary force when they are pushed.. targets should be Raila and principalsprincipal but not ccommit a mwanaichi
No mercy this time. They…
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No mercy this time. They have crossed the line. These NASA leaders including Miguna Miguna, David Ndii and Magoya must be arrested and sent to Kapenguria. Since they are terrorists as their NRM abbreviations symbolize, they can be eliminated. The world over is attentive to the NASA mischief. Kalonzo, hepa uraya. You have time tonight to do that.
Shoot to kill should be…
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Shoot to kill should be the order of Tuesday. It's coup so shoot. Shoot shoot,
I agree. The kid gloves…
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In reply to Shoot to kill should be… by Anonymous (not verified)
I agree. The kid gloves should come off!
Is Jubilee government a joke…
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Is Jubilee government a joke? How can security chiefs not know what law to invoke in arresting these coup plotters. If they are not breakinh any law, give them the damn security they are asking for so they can enjoy their rights!!
Jubilee Illegal government…
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Jubilee Illegal government is a joke, these draconian threats you are issuing here amount political suicide. You are witnessing the beginning of the finality of your illegal rule
The stupidity of our current…
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The stupidity of our current leadership is well documented. Dont waste your time. A confrontation is exactly what Raila wants. If they were smart they would let him have his stupid side show and then clean up the mess afterwards ruthlessly and efficiently.
Obviously their police eacorts should be withdrawn. Make note of whoever takes part and deal with them individually. Cancel thier passports and all of their family members. Close all of their bank accounts and Make it illegal for them to operate any new accounts. Deactivate all their cell phones and all those around them. If they get a paycheck from the government regardless of who they are cancel that too. Street fighting is Railas bread and butter. Show him who is in charge without firing a single bullet. Tumia ubongo sio kifua!!
Obviously this is…
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Obviously this is unconstitutional and our Government should not be intimidated to carry its duties of protecting all Kenyans as required by law. All our special branch security forces
should be activated to deal with these selfish criminals. Helicopter gunships should be dispatched in the air for extra coverage. Back in the days we were worried about Our country being
taken control by colonizers , since that is not fashionable anymore we have to worry more by insider individuals overthrowing our Government with assistance from outside forces and Our Government should take
note. In the Aftermath of the 1982 coup and elite force was formed and was named GSU , It is paramount that our Gova train our special force and equip them to deal with any new advanced infiltration to
cause chaos to beloved country. These opposition leaders are a threat to our unity because they selfish and greedy.
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