Police forced to scamper for safety as Azimio procession successfully forces its way through the first police barricade set up to block their exit from Kamukunji grounds. Raila’s motorcade heavily teargassed and multiple rounds of live bullets fired in the air.
The situation turned chaotic on Friday, July 7, 2023, as supporters of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition attempted to leave the Kamukunji grounds after a political rally. Police had set up a barricade to block their exit, but the supporters were able to force their way through, leading to clashes with police.
Raila Odinga’s motorcade was also heavily teargassed and multiple rounds of live bullets were fired in the air. There were no reports of any injuries, but the incident caused widespread panic.
The clashes highlight the growing tensions ahead of the August 9 general election. Both the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza coalitions have been holding large rallies in recent weeks, and there have been concerns about the potential for violence.
The government has urged supporters of both coalitions to remain calm and to avoid any acts of violence. However, it remains to be seen whether the authorities will be able to prevent clashes from happening in the run-up to the election.
Here are the details of the incident:
1.The incident occurred at around 2:00 PM on Friday, July 7, 2023.
2.The Azimio procession was attempting to leave the Kamukunji grounds after a political rally.
3.Police had set up a barricade to block their exit, but the supporters were able to force their way through.
4.Raila Odinga’s motorcade was also heavily teargassed and multiple rounds of live bullets were fired in the air.
5.There were no reports of any injuries, but the incident caused widespread panic.
The implications of the incident:
1.The clashes highlight the growing tensions ahead of the August 9 general election.
2. Both the Azimio and Kenya Kwanza coalitions have been holding large rallies in recent weeks, and there have been concerns about the potential for violence.
3.The government has urged supporters of both coalitions to remain calm and to avoid any acts of violence.
4. However, it remains to be seen whether the authorities will be able to prevent clashes from happening in the run-up to the election.
