The opposition has said it proceed with the Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on Wednesday, even after a religious group booked the same venue. Prayers Beyond Boundaries based on Murang'a Road in Nairobi booked the venue for four days from July 1 to July 4 and paid Sh160,000. Cord leader Raila Odinga's spokesman Dennis Onyango said the opposition is not interested in petty politics. "Cord will not participate in sideshows and games, but will continue to play its role to ensure the government delivers to her citizens," Onyango said. She said she learnt the opposition had planned to host Madaraka Day celebrations last Thursday after returning from the UK.

Source: The Star May 30, 2016 03:33 UTC