Opposition leaders have come out strongly to condemn the violence witnessed in Kisumu and Nyahururu, warning that political intolerance and the use of goons against their ranks are now threatening national unity and the rule of law in Kenya.
Speaking during a joint address, People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua said the scenes being witnessed across the country should concern every Kenyan.
According to Karua, these incidents point to a dangerous pattern that is challenging our unity and the rule of law. She expressed fears that political intolerance is slowly taking over and that goons are being used to target opposition leaders with impunity.
Former Attorney General JB Muturi said these attacks were not isolated incidents but part of a recurring trend that police have consistently failed to address.
Muturi noted that this is not the first time we have witnessed violence targeting the opposition, and the failure of police to act raises serious questions about whether they are serving all Kenyans equally. He warned that once violence becomes political, no Kenyan is safe.
Muturi laid the blame squarely on President William Ruto's administration, accusing the Interior Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary of engaging in partisan politics.
He urged officers currently being deployed to Ol Kalou to remain professional and impartial in the discharge of their duties.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka called for restraint from all sides and demanded an end to what he termed state-sponsored political violence.
Kalonzo questioned the recent deployment of 1,000 police officers to Ol Kalou by Inspector General Douglas Kanja, expressing hope that this was not part of a plan to repeat what happened in Mbeere and Malava.
Turning his attention to the electoral commission, Kalonzo sent a stern warning to IEBC officials, saying they were being watched closely.
He cautioned that if the commission bungles the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election, Kenyans would have no reason to hold the Commission in high esteem.
The Wiper leader stated that the July poll would serve as a test case for the 2027 General Election and urged President Ruto to prepare to accept defeat when the time comes.
Kalonzo also dismissed recent Infotrak opinion polls as "cooked" and intended to divide the opposition, insisting that the united opposition remained intact under the Linda Mtetezi coalition.
Muturi raised further concern over reported State House invitation cards issued to some Ol Kalou residents, terming it a possible election offence.
He argued that if this is happening, it represents the highest level of bribery and suggested that the IEBC should camp at the gates of State House to monitor the situation.
The opposition leaders maintained that Kenya's democracy is under threat and called on all Kenyans to remain vigilant against forces they claim are working to undermine the country's democratic institutions.
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