Kenyans in the United Kingdom have announced a ‘Nane Nane’ protest in solidarity with planned protests that will take place in Kenya on August 8, 2024.
In posters shared online, they have announced that that they will be marching to the Kenya’s High commission in London to protest against poor governance.
At the same time, the organizers of the UK protests have explained that they will be championing against President William Ruto’s government, which they noted has failed to listen to the voice of Kenyans.
Therefore, they will be calling for the president to pave way for formation of a better government.
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Details of the Planned Protests in UK
Additionally, the organizers have put up a WhatsApp group where they are planning and mobilizing individuals around different areas in the UK as the protest day nears.
The protests will take place from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Kenyans will be meeting at Portland place in London to begin the procession.
One of the organizers, Maush Barbara has said that they will be standing in solidarity with Kenyans back at home and enhancing the demand for a better Kenya.
“In the UK we are also occupying the Kenya High Commission in London. It is from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The poster says carry water, because we will be protesting in this heat.
“Last time we did have amazing people who distributed water for free. The WhatsApp group that we will use is the same on. Lat time people had difficulties joining because the group got so full so fast, so I hope it works.”
She encouraged Kenyans to join the protests to ensure better opportunities are created back at home.
“You might be away from home but probably the same reason why you are here is that the opportunity was not present in Kenya. Otherwise, you would not have left,” she said.
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Nane Nane March in Kenya
As activists in Kenya continue to rally citizens to attend the anticipated Nane Nane march, many Kenyans have expressed their fear over goons who interrupt the protest.
At the same time, businessmen across the country have maintained that they will guard their property against individuals taking advantage of protests.
Meanwhile, president Ruto has continued to call for peace and dialogue, championing for the broad-based government.
According to him, the formation of a broad-based Government by incorporating individuals from the opposition, has created a striking collaboration that will help unlock the country’s potential.
Ruto said on Sunday, August 4, that there are no longer two sides of the political divide in the country, ensuring that the government focused on its development agenda.
“We now have one side: that of the people of Kenya. Let us put to optimal use the resources and expertise that we have to uplift Kenyans.”
We the people
On the other hand, Kenyans on X have maintained that the people are sovereign, and their voices deserve to be heard. This has been reiterated by Busia Senator and human rights activist Okiya Omtatah.
“The Constitution of Kenya 2010 Article 4; Declaration of the Republic (1) Kenya is a sovereign Republic. (2) The Republic of Kenya shall be a multi-party democratic State founded on the national values and principles of governance referred to in Article 10,” Okiya Omtatah stated.
However, concerns have continuously been raised over the wellbeing of activists in the country including Boniface Mwangi who deactivated his social media accounts after indicating that his life was threatened.
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