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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua requests the opposition to call off the demonstrations in Nairobi CBD so businesses can resume. He says the country has lost Ksh 2 billion so far thanks to the protests #Maandamano#DateWithDestiny20thMarch
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua requests the opposition to call off the demonstrations in Nairobi CBD so businesses can resume. He says the country has lost Ksh 2 billion so far thanks to the protests https://t.co/ihGVPNAMb4#Maandamano #DateWithDestiny20thMarch pic.twitter.com/xmhW4VEAS5
— Africana Voice (Formerly Hotseatnews) (@AfricanaVoice) March 20, 2023
We’re covering the protests through our Twitter account.
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So far, heavy police present in Nairobi streets reported by local media. Tear gas reported to have been lobed at protestors in Kibra a Nairobi slum.
Some on social media are blaming the police for the violence. There’s warnings that the government would infiltrate the peaceful demonstrations with thugs who’d cause violence to discredit the movement.
One person has reportedly been shot.
Schools and major businesses close for business on Monday. Among them Kenya Airways, closes for business in Kisumu and Johannesburg offices.
One person has just been shot near Toi Market. Traders are screaming that he is a mechanic, not a protester. They say it's a police officer with a rank who fired (@FerdyOmondi)https://t.co/L4JIGmqtY9#Maandamano #DateWithDestiny20thMarch #Nairobi pic.twitter.com/9SpCHlFBXb
— Africana Voice (Formerly Hotseatnews) (@AfricanaVoice) March 20, 2023
Schools have also closed. Newton Khamasi, a Ruto supporter, has posted a letter on his Twitter account supposedly from his child’s school informing parents and guardians of school closure on March 20.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga, who called the protests, declared March 20 a national holiday and told supporters to wear white or carry a white handkerchief to symbolize they’re engaging in peaceful protests.
President William Ruto criticized Odinga and said he does not believe he’s planning a peaceful protest and asked why Odinga was “terrorizing” the country.
#Maandamano #DateWithDestiny20thMarch
Comments from Social Media
“Raila Odinga has WON round one even before starting. Most Kenyans are indoors. Police have enforced the Holiday. I told you William Ruto has LOST,” WhatsApp Comment in Diaspora Forum.
“Today I have believed those who stood on his way to Presidency. A selfish leader like him should Not be anywhere near leadership. Raila odinga stop this impunity, Just retire in peace. Kenyans are tired #RailaLordOfViolence No Handcheque,” Captive Society Twitter
“Raila Odinga, Bob Wine and Nelson Chamisa are all off cuts from the same clothes..they are all failures and what they know best is to loose elections all the time..always crying victims and claiming to have been robbed of their victory,” Farai Mawire on Twitter
“William Ruto promised 2 million jobs every Year. He has so far created 423 jobs in 7 months: 22 CSs, 51 PSs, 50CASs, 200 advisors and 100 intercessors (Office of Faith Diplomacy) more 1,999,577 jobs to go in the next 5 Months.
KK Kafament is the one fuelling “Ruto Must Go” Maandamano,” Comment from Kenyan Progressives WhatsApp Group
SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa the National Shutdown is ongoing with songs and dance on the streets. Follow the events on Twitter using the #NationalShutdown and #RamaphosaMustGo
The protests led by opposition leader, and Commander In Chief of The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema dubbed Now Or Never, has attracted thousands to the streets of various cities in South Africa.
“Young people in Mangaung have taken it to the streets to say enough is enough, in a peaceful demonstration. Since Ramaphosa took office the number of unemployed people has increased from 8.2 million to more than 11 million. It’s Now Or Never!! #NationalShutdown
Comments from Social Media
“Biggest flop is a party having to feel like they have to resort to this in order to get basic service delivery for the people – biggest flop is having enough resources to fight a shutdown but not enough resources to do the same to make this country safe,” Amanda Thabethe responding to South African ANC General Secretary calling Malema-driven protests dubbed #NationalShutdown a flop.
EFF message on Twitter.
South Africans taking to the streets in songs and dance. https://t.co/iZLDaipK9v
— Africana Voice (Formerly Hotseatnews) (@AfricanaVoice) March 20, 2023
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