Azimio warns President Ruto against attacking courts, overtaxing Kenyans

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leaders have intensified their criticism of President William Ruto's attack on the Judiciary.

Led by Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition faction stated that it will defend the independence of all three arms of government from threats and intimidation from the Executive.

This is as Safina party’s 2022 presidential candidate Jimi Wanjigi warned of a total collapse of the economy in six months if the Kenya Kwanza regime does not stop overtaxing Kenyans.

Kalonzo, while attending a funeral service for the late Joshua Muia Kitivi in Kyuluni village, Machakos County, said there is no negotiations regarding interference with the independence of the Judiciary. 

“On Tuesday Wiper NEC will meet to show direction. As a Senior Counsel and Kenyan advocates, we will stand to protect our courts. Executive, Legislature and Judiciary should be respected by all,” said the Wiper chief.

In Gem Constituency, Siaya County, Azimio leader Raila Odinga led ODM leaders in faulting President William Ruto's high taxation expedition, warning that Kenyans would revolt against an oppressive regime.

“As President Ruto continues over taxing Kenyans, he has an obligation to ensure those taxes are utilized properly,” Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi said.

In Meru County, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Wanjigi criticized President Ruto's remarks, warning him against overnurbening Kenyans.

The two leaders spoke during the burial of the late Kathleen Nkatha Murugu at Naari location in Buuri, Meru County.

“The worst part of it is the onslaught of the Judiciary, it is unfortunate and reckless.,” Orengo said.

Wanjigi added: “We are headed to total collapse of the economy if this regime will continue overtaxing Kenyans.”