[Opposition leader Raila Odinga. He has suggested that he will call for a boycott of certain companies.] (Photo/Thestar.co.ke)
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has threatened that his NASA coalition will call for a boycott of companies associated or linked with individuals who allegedly manipulated the August 8 polls.
Speaking on Wednesday, Odinga, who is also the National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate said some companies were working with foreign firms in interfering with the sovereignty of the country.
"We are considering beginning an economic boycott of products and services of corporations that are working against the interests of the people of Kenya," said Raila.
His remarks come a day after he accused Safaricom of working with OT-Morpho, the French firm that provided the technological aspect during the bungled August polls.
The two firms however refuted the claims raised by the opposition leader, with Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore insisiting that their mandate was clear, and that they delivered.
“Contrary to what is alleged in the NASA statement, results from the KIEMS kits from Safaricom zones were transmitted and are on the IEBC web portal,” said Mr Collymore.
He added: “Safaricom is deeply concerned that the NASA statement has recklessly gone ahead to mention innocent Safaricom staff members, needlessly endangering them and their families. This action is callous and unnecessary,” Collymore said.
The NASA coalition has continued to push the government and the electoral body, insisting that they will not take part if certain conditions are not met.