On Wednesday, NASA leaders called for daily protests starting next week against the electoral commission and to push for the sacking of officials who bungled the Aug. 8 polls.
The government, on Thursday, however, banned demonstrations in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu central business districts, with the Interior minister promising the police would take legal action against NASA for destruction of property.
Otiende Amollo, an MP and NASA lawyer, however said Thursday that demonstrations would continue; that government directive banning them is unlawful and they will protect their right to picket.
The move sets the stage for confrontation between the police and demonstrators beginning Friday when NASA would hold protests. The turn of events portends interesting times for Kenya as the country gravitates towards the Oct. 26 polls.
Senator James Orengo, who was the lead counsel for Odinga in the Supreme Court petition, informed supporters Thursday that the battle for free and fair elections had just started and Jubilee should be ready for a tough fight.
"Don't panic by the polls body's announcement, our moves are well-calculated and we knew that Jubilee was going to try and use any means to rig polls and swear in Kenyatta. But we sealed the loophole before we announced withdrawal from polls. Let them continue making mistakes, we understand the constitution," said Orengo as he assured supporters following the announcement that Oct. 26 polls would go on.
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