You risk going to ICC over killing of protesters, Kalonzo warns police boss

"We as leaders have been given a mandate to guide our people, it cannot be every time we agree to disagree then we go back to the streets. Kenyans want services and not to be disturbed in the demonstrations when they are busy trying to make a living," said Mwangangi in an interview with The Standard.

The deputy governor noted that goons take advantage of protests to loot and disrupt people going about their lives.

"The elected Azimio MPs had their time to oppose the Finance Act 2023 in the National Assembly, they also had an opportunity to propose amendment in the House, now some of them are the ones in support of the demonstrations, which is not right. We should learn to accept defeat and make genuine contributions," said Mwangangi.

He asked Kalonzo to avoid any talk that would lead to street protests.

Mwangangi said that the role of the opposition was to positively challenge the sitting government with the aim of improving the living standards of the Kenyans and not a vendetta.

Meanwhile, Ukambani MPs, Mwala's Vincent Musyoka Kawaya, Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East) and Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda have warned Azimio supporters against engaging in protests in the region.

Addressing the media at Parliament on Monday, the leaders called for action against Azimio leaders who were behind Mlolongo and Kitengela protests that led to the destruction of property.

jngetich@standardmedia.co.ke