Opposition leader Raila Odinga is set to start a new series of rallies that may culminate in protests if bipartisan talks with President William Ruto break down.
Odinga is planning public engagements across Kenya in the lead-up to resuming protests after Ramadan, which aim to address the high cost of living and financial crisis in the country.
Odinga has brought together a broad coalition of activists, student bodies, trade unions, farmers’ associations, and civil society to support his plans.
Despite Ruto’s team saying they will only engage on reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Odinga’s allies have accused the ruling coalition of dishonesty and plan to seek views from the public in the build-up to resuming the demonstrations.
Some members of Ruto’s camp have threatened to pull out of the talks if Odinga does not stop the protests. Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has said that the protests will continue until the cost of living goes down.
