Raila Odinga's Saba Saba Speech at Kamukunji from 3PM: What to Expect

 





Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to address supporters at Nairobi's historic Kamukunji Grounds this evening, scheduled for 3 PM, amidst a subdued atmosphere across many major Kenyan towns on Saba Saba day.

Odinga has called on Kenyans to gather to honor the enduring spirit of the pro-democracy movement that began on July 7, 1990, asserting that many of the injustices that sparked those original protests remain unresolved.

Speaking to the press on Sunday, the ODM leader emphasized that fundamental issues such as police brutality, economic inequality, and human rights violations continue to plague the nation.

"We have not achieved what Saba Saba intended," Odinga stated, underscoring his belief that the aspirations for a fully just and equitable society have yet to be realized.

He added, "Violation of human rights is still a challenge in the country, police brutality is there and the economy has not performed as we expected."

Odinga confirmed his personal attendance at Kamukunji, the same grounds where pro-democracy activists rallied 35 years ago to demand multiparty democracy.

Today's gathering, he noted, will also serve as a solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives in the brutal 1990 protests, reiterating, "I will be attending the Saba Saba at Kamukunji to remember those who were killed.”

The significance of July 7th, known as Saba Saba, is deeply rooted in Kenya's political history. It marked a pivotal turning point that ultimately led to the dismantling of the single-party rule under President Daniel Arap Moi, paving the way for crucial constitutional reforms and the eventual legalization of multiparty politics.

Raila Odinga himself has a long and prominent history within Kenya's opposition politics, having been a key figure in past struggles for democratic space and reforms, often rallying supporters at iconic venues like Kamukunji.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ndegz on Love, Heartbreak & Women: The Muse Behind His Music

Image
  Kenyan Rapper Ndegwa Kifudu Ndegwa, professionally known as Ndegz, has revealed some of the things and issues that inspire his music, his upcoming music projects, and advice about money to youths. In a Quickfire session with Mpasho’s Dennis Milimo, Ndegz admitted that his music often draws inspiration from women, love, relationships, and heartbreaks. The charismatic rapper said  apart from  Rap, he enjoys listening to other genres of music  like  R&B and even dancehall. “I love listening to R&B and hip-hop. That's what I grew up on. That's what I love. I like Dancehall too. I draw my inspiration from Love, relationships, heartbreak, Women… women inspire my songs a lot,”  he said. Ndegz revealed that he consumes a lot of music from the USA but  said he  also has a good taste for some Kenyan music from musicians like Charisma, Bensoul, Khaligraph Jones among others whom he’s looking up to.  “I'm listening to a lot of stuff. I'm listen...
Read more

Popular Fashion Designer Bolo Bespoke's Wife Addresses her Real Age

Image
  City fashion designer ,  Bolo Bespoke’s wife, Mueni has opened up for the first time about her age, days after rumors surfaced online that she  has  been hiding her real age. In a chat session with YouTuber Trudy Kitui, Mueni showed no signs of being swayed by the chatter surrounding her real age, saying that she has far more important things to deal with than the issue of her real age. Mueni said that she cannot be swayed by people’s opinions about her age , even  if they  claim that she is 100 years old. “I have nothing to tell them, my mother, who gave birth to me, is the only one who can verify my real age to them if they want. You cannot keep telling people what they don’t want to hear. Let everyone have their own opinion on what they want.” Mueni insisted that she’ll be turning 31 at the end of August this year. “If you want to think I’m 51 years old, well and good, if you wanna think I’m 100 years old, well, and if you want to think I’m 16 or 20 ye...
Read more

Meet Makena Kahuha: The Kenyan Actress Inspired by MTV Shuga East to Create Her Own Play

Image
  Actress Makena Kahuha recently opened up about her experience working on the production of MTV Shuga East and her aspirations for the African film industry. Speaking to Mpasho during the MTV Shuga Mashariki event, Kahuha shared her excitement about being part of a project that brought together a young, diverse cast. “My favorite part was meeting new people, especially young people,” she said. “It’s not often you go to a set and find that 75% of the cast and crew are Gen Z. It was such a refreshing experience. I’ve made many new friends, and the learning process has been incredible. As an actor and a brand, it was a real eye-opener.” Beyond her role in MTV Shuga East, Kahuha is gearing up for the premiere of her self-produced play, Miss Understood, which will be staged live at the Kenya National Theatre. She revealed that the inspiration to create her one-woman show stemmed from her experience working on MTV Shuga Mashariki. “Being part of MTV Shuga really ignited something in me....
Read more