Kenya Protests: Opposition Leader Blames President For Violence During Demonstrations

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Police officers prepare to block the road during a rally called by the opposition leader Raila Odinga who claims the last Kenyan presidential election was stolen from him and blames the government for the hike of living costs in Nairobi, on March 27, 2023. - Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-government protests on March 27, 2023 over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed demonstrations would go ahead despite a police ban. (Photo by Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)

Kenya opposition leader, Raila Odingo, says he and his supporters did not imagine that the state would respond with violence to the ongoing protests over the high cost of living.

His statement came after Monday’s anti-government demonstrations turned violent with the police firing tear gas at protestors and looters going on the rampage.

The politician called for regular protests every Monday and Thursday, accusing President William Ruto of stealing last year’s election and of failing to control the surging prices.