Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has contributed Ksh 1 million to the victims of the Azimio anti-government protests.
Speaking on Friday, July 28, during the requiem mass for the victims in Karen, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka thanked the former Head of State for his contribution.
“I want to acknowledge with grateful thanks the contribution of our brother President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta of one million shillings,” Kalonzo stated.
The Wiper boss also announced that Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has contributed the same amount and he will add on the contribution with five hundred thousand shillings.
“I also want to acknowledge the contribution of our brother Raila Amolo Odinga of one million shillings and I am escorting them with half a million shillings. Members of Parliament have already given one and a half million shillings,” he added.
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Kalonzo further appealed to Kenyans of goodwill to contribute to the fund so that the families of demonstration victims can receive help.
“We are going a step further and we are launching a citizen’s emergency fund to offer practical support to families of the dead and the injured. We appeal to all Kenyans of goodwill, those who love justice, and those who wait upon the lord to come through for their fellow citizens by contributing to this fund,” the Wiper Leader further stated.
Uhuru on Friday drove himself to the SKM Command Center to attend the interdenominational prayers.
In a video seen by Nairobi Leo the former President drove his G-Wagon vehicle, black in color, to the event.
He was received by Odinga, Kalonzo, and National Assembly minority leader Opiyo Wandayi.
