NASA principals address supporters in Lamu, July 22, 2017. [Photo: Kalonzo Musyoka]The Opposition has demanded that the government lifts the curfew, that was imposed in the coastal strip.Acting Interior and Coordination Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i imposed the curfew to Lamu and Tana River counties, July 9, a day after he was appointed to replace the late Joseph Ole Nkaissery, following his sudden death.The CS cited frequent Al-Shabaab attacks in the counties, with Lamu being the most affected.However, Nasa principals, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula criticised the government over the curfew, and demanded that it is lifted.They said the curfew will suppress residents and deny them the constitutional right to vote, and elect leaders of their choice on August 8.
According to Nasa, the curfew is a plot by Jubilee administration, to rig in the elections.
"Nasa urges for the lifting of curfews that have been imposed in the county's along the coastal strip three days to the date of election and three days after the day of election to allow Kenyans to vote freely," said Kalonzo, Saturday.Speaking during a Nasa campaign tour, they said they would ensure the curfew is lifted."Nasa condemns Jubilee's imposition of a dusk-dawn curfew that is intended to scare the locals and deflate turnout by our supporters. Curfews are not a solution to dealing with insecurity. Strengthen security apparatus instead. Do not interfere with the people's right to choose their leaders," added Odinga.