NASA demonstrators destroy and loot from Tumaini supermarket in Kisumu. [Photo/ Nairobi Wire]
Despite claims by NASA leaders that planned demonstrations will be peaceful, the protests have always turned violent, often leading to massive destruction of property. In recent weeks, Raila Odinga, the NASA presidential flag bearer, has been calling on his supporters to stage demonstrations as a way of forcing a number of unreasonable changes at IEBC ahead of the October 26 polls. But the demos have led to the stoning of innocent people’s cars, closing down of businesses and robbing of passers-by in broad daylight. In Kisumu and other NASA strongholds in Luo Nyanza, the demos have provided an opportunity for goons to look from established businesses, leading to what acting Internal Security Cabinet Secretary has called economic sabotage. Below are some photos which show how the demos are destroying the country:
NASA demonstrators rob an innocent passer-by during anti-IEBC demos. [Photo/ SDE]
ODM demonstrators vandalise water pipes in Kisumu, leading to disruption of water supply in most parts of the county. [Photo/ Nation]
ODM protestors calling for reforms in IEBC vandalise Tumaini supermarket in Kisumu. [Photo/ Nairobi Wire]
The following vehicles were stoned by NASA protestors in recent weeks during demos called by Raila. [Photos/ Ndungu Nyoro]