" Kaa Ngumu " Political Analyst Tells Ruto Ahead of Azimio's Wednesday Demonstrations

 Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has urged President William Ruto to stand firm in his decision to prevent Wednesday's protests organized by the Azimio la Umoja coalition. The opposition group, led by Raila Odinga, called for the protests to address the high cost of living, withdrawal of perceived punitive taxes, and government interference in opposition parties and their MPs. Ruto, however, warned against the protests, citing the loss of lives during the previous Saba Saba demonstrations where six people died. Ngunyi supported Ruto's stance and advised him to remain resolute.

Ngunyi also cautioned Ruto to exercise caution in responding to the grievances of Kenyans who feel marginalized under his leadership. He reminded the President that the anger of the people can lead to a tipping point, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of the political situation. Ngunyi quoted Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker, to convey the message.

"Dear Ruto, kaa ngumu, but remember, politics is about the power of context. And a powerful context leads to a tipping point," he said.

Meanwhile, Raila reiterated his call for Kenyans to join the anti-government protests, asserting that the people had decided to unite against the administration's policies that make their lives unbearable. He launched the Tumechoka Citizen Initiative, a digital platform aimed at collecting 15 million signatures to "remove" Ruto from power. Raila urged citizens to participate in larger numbers, expressing confidence that Ruto would demands.

However, a sudden turn of events occurred when Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome banned the Wednesday demonstrations. Koome cited the need to preserve lives, referring to the deaths during the previous Saba Saba march and the Azimio coalition's failure to notify the police about their intended protests. Koome declared that no such demonstrations would be allowed without proper notification and that appropriate measures would be taken to disperse any gatherings.