Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa have issued a seven-day ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding an end to the increasing incidents of abductions in the country. Should these demands not be met, they have threatened to lead significant anti-government demonstrations.
During a speech in Kakamega, the leaders also called for the immediate and unconditional release of protesters who were arrested on Monday.
They urged the United Nations to reconsider Kenya’s membership in its human rights council, citing what they describe as the government’s blatant disregard for human rights in recent months.
“Listen to the pleas of the parents of these young children. Return these children to their families, and if you fail to do so by next week, you will witness unprecedented demonstrations. Are the people of Mumias ready?” Wamalwa inquired.
“We assure the people of Kakamega, the residents of Mumias East, and all Kenyans that we will not relent until we achieve the liberation of this nation in the people’s year of 2025,” Kalonzo emphasized.
The leaders expressed their belief that the UN should take action against Kenya due to the human rights violations that have occurred over the past year.
“The other member states should suspend Kenya. They should be informed that we will not accept a Kenyan representative sitting on this committee until these abducted children are released. This situation is contrary to our values and is a significant embarrassment for Kenya,” Kalonzo remarked.
“We are giving a seven-day deadline. If we find ourselves in court next Wednesday and neither he nor Inspector General Kanja has released those six youths, including Bill Mwangi and others, he will face serious consequences,” Wamalwa concluded.
