Opposition leaders on Sunday sounded the alarm that Kenya is sliding into anarchy amid rising political violence, abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorize Kenyans.

Led by leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition claimed that the government is failing to protect citizens from violence.

Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka speaking to the press

The opposition leaders claimed that the government is failing to protect citizens from violence, citing multiple incidents in recent weeks where supporters of the ruling Jubilee party used violence against opposition supporters.

And in a worrying trend, abductions have increased, with opposition supporters and activists being taken away by unknown assailants.

The opposition leaders also accused the government of deploying plainclothes police and security personnel to intimidate and silence critics, including opposition lawmakers.

But the government has denied these allegations, saying it is committed to upholding constitutional provisions and protecting all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation.

Security personnel at the scene of a raid on an opposition office

Raila Odinga has a history of speaking out against government excesses, having been a key figure in the opposition movement against President Uhuru Kenyatta's government.

He has also faced criticism from the government for his involvement in protests and demonstrations, which have often turned violent.

Odinga has been a thorn in the side of the Jubilee government since he lost the 2017 presidential election, which was marred by allegations of vote rigging.

But Kalonzo Musyoka has also been vocal in his criticism of the government, saying it is failing to address the root causes of the violence and is instead resorting to intimidation and repression.

Musyoka, a former vice president under President Uhuru Kenyatta, has been a key figure in the opposition movement and has faced several attempts on his life.

The opposition leaders have called on the government to take action to address the violence and restore peace and stability in the country.

The opposition leaders have also threatened to take their protest to the streets if the government fails to address their concerns.

Key Facts:

  • Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka have accused the government of failing to protect citizens from violence.
  • There has been a significant increase in abductions of opposition supporters and activists.
  • The government has denied allegations of deploying plainclothes police and security personnel to intimidate opposition critics.
  • Raila Odinga has a history of speaking out against government excesses and has faced criticism from the government.
  • Kalonzo Musyoka has also faced attempts on his life and has been vocal in his criticism of the government.