Deputy President William Ruto’s Campaign Secretariat have threatened to move to court to challenge the cancellation of the Nyayo Stadium permit for the last Kenya Kwanza rally.
Josephat Nanok who is the head of the campaign secretariat noted that the cancellation was a breach of contract as they had booked the venue.
Moreover, Nanok claimed that Sports Kenya was under pressure when it cancelled their contract. He further urged the Azimio La Umoja – One Kenya Alliance to look for an alternative venue.
“Let’s not fight for a venue, Kenya is a big Country,” Nanok said.
The retaliation by Ruto’s campaign secretariat comes after Sports Kenya denied the United Democratic Alliance consent to use Nyayo Stadium for its final rallies on August 5 and 6. The latter said the venue has been booked for a peace concert.
In addition, the UDA team claim that they have a contract with Sports Kenya indicating that they made a booking on July 12, 2022. Moreover, the contract is said to show that UDA had already paid Sh1.508mn, as hire charges.
“We regret to inform you that due to peace concerts scheduled to take place at both Moi International Sports Centre- Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium between 5th-7th August, 2022 the facility will not be available for your use,” Sports Kenya Director General Pius Metto through a letter addressed to UDA stated.
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Nonetheless, the Azimio campaign team also claimed to have booked the same venue for their final rally.
The Azimio Coalition Secretary General Junet Mohammed issued a press release informing their supporters of their final campaign rally in Nairobi on the 6th of August at Nyayo stadium.
