The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition has suspended anti-government protests that were scheduled for Wednesday this week.
In a statement issued Monday evening, the coalition announced plans to hold solidarity parades and vigil for victims of police brutality.
“Azimio has made the decision that on Wednesday, rather than go to the streets for a peaceful demonstration as earlier announced, we will hold solidarity parades and vigil for victims of police brutality in various locations in all parts of the country”, read part of the statement.
The coalition called on Kenyans to light candles and lay flowers in remembrance of and respect for the victims, where Kenyans have been asked to say prayers and read out the names of the victims of police brutality which shall be provided in time for the exercise.
According to the statement from Azimio, so far 50 deaths have been reported, with hundreds of others being injured and are admitted in hospitals with grave injuries.
The coalition is also set to roll out the process of reaching out to families of the victims with a view to offer any assistance that can lessen their burden.
“So far, we have at least 50 deaths and hundreds admitted in hospitals with grave injuries. Many hospitals have been instructed not to disclose the number of casualties or deaths or even admit victims of police brutality. Many are therefore nursing their injuries at home while others have had their death go unrecorded”, the statement further read.
The statement further asked religious leaders to dedicate Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for prayers in remembrance of the victims of police brutality during the past peaceful demonstrations.
“We ask the religious leaders and the people of Kenya to extend this important exercise by dedicating Friday, Saturday and Sunday for prayers in remembrance of the victims of police brutality during the past peaceful demonstrations”
Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance
