Miguna Miguna Challenges Interior CS Kithure Kindiki over Maandamano

Lawyer Miguna Miguna has challenged Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to fulfill his threats to punish those involved in the destruction of property and looting that accompanied Wednesday’s countrywide protests.

Miguna said that Kindiki should not make threats that he is unable or unwilling to carry out, as this would make him a laughingstock.

“If you fail to carry out your latest threat, you will become the butt of Kenya’s national jokes,” Miguna said.

Kindiki had blamed planners of Azimio protests for the wanton destruction of property and looting that accompanied Wednesday’s protests. He said that the government had mobilized all law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute those involved.

Azimio leader Raila Odinga called for the protests to mount pressure on the Kenya Kwanza government over what he termed as its deliberate adoption of policies that are aimed at punishing Kenyans.

The ODM leader later called off a rally he had planned to hold at the Kamukunji grounds citing intelligence reports that police planned to use live ammunition on protesters.

At least nine people were killed during the protests.

Miguna said that Kindiki’s threats were a clear attempt to intimidate and silence those who are opposed to the government. He urged Kenyans to stand up to the government and demand their rights.

“We will not be intimidated by the government’s threats,” Miguna said. “We will continue to fight for our rights, no matter what.”

It remains to be seen whether Kindiki will be able to fulfill his threats. However, Miguna’s challenge has put the CS on the spot and made it clear that the government’s actions will be closely scrutinized.