A police officer fires tear gas at rioting demonstrators in Mathare, Nairobi County, during anti-government demonstrations called by the opposition on 12 July 2023.
Rivalry • The violence arising from rivalry in the anti-government demos led by Azimio chief Raila Odinga and President William Ruto’s brutal police “leave a bitter taste in the mouth”, says Festus Mwenda. “The two know each very well, having fought electoral battles together and against each other. Who will blink first, unless pushed by powerful foreigners or religious leaders.” His contact [email protected].
