03
Jul
Former Prime Minister and ODM Leader Raila Odinga has condemned the escalation of violence and criminal activities during the recent protests that started as peaceful demonstrations by young Kenyans. In a press release issued today, Odinga highlighted the degeneration of initially peaceful protests into chaos, looting, and destruction of property. "What started as an expression of disaffection with the government by young Kenyans through peaceful protests and presentation of petitions to authorities degenerated into chaos and mayhem yesterday," Odinga stated. He emphasized that the original protestors, primarily from Gen Z, were not responsible for the violent turn of events. Odinga's…