The constitution spells out the rights of citizens to assemble, therefore CORD brigade and supporters should not be denied their rights. Normally, leaders join citizens in major stadia across the country in preceding them through this special day for the country. However, the police forces of Kenya have maintained their stand that the venue has already been booked for prayer rally and not political rally. CORD and its supporters should not be denied their rights during Madaraka dayEvery 1st of June, Kenyans commemorates the day the country gained self-rule from the cruel hands of colonialist (United Kingdom) in 1963 that heralded full independence for the country on 12th of December, 1963. However, this year’s Madaraka day seems to have taken an unfamiliar loop in respect to the history of the country in 21st century.

Source: Standard Digital May 30, 2016 06:56 UTC