Azimio, UDA agents clash over vote rigging allegations at Bomas
A scuffle ensued at the Bomas of Kenya after Azimio One Kenya coalition and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential agents clashed over verification of Form 34B.
With tension gripping most parts of the country over the presidential results, party agents at the national tallying center disagreed over what some termed as vote rigging.
The drama that unfolded featured the two sides of the leading presidential candidates – Raila Odinga of Azimio One Kenya coalition and Deputy President William Ruto of Kenya Kwanza alliance.
The main cast in the Azimio team included, Saitabao ole Kanchory who is Odinga’s chief agent and his colleagues Homa Bay governor-elect Gladys Wanga, Suba North MP, Kisumu Woman Representative Roza Buyu, Ruaraka Member of Parliament (MP) TJ Kajwang among others.
In Kenya Kwanza, Uasin Gishu County Woman Representative Gladys Shollei from UDA led from the front with Ruto’s Chief Agent, former Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen joined the scuffle.
The drama started when Kanchory, Raila’s chief agent, was blocked from accessing the tallying area.
A shouting match ensued immediately with the leaders throwing words at each other to the dismay of the IEBC officials verifying votes.
“I want to declare that this place is now a crime scene,” said Kanchory, who forcefully made his way into the tallying area.
The drama that almost degenerated into a fist fight between the two opposing sides forced the Commission to deploy anti-riot police officers at the auditorium.
As this was unfolding at the auditorium, another drama ensued outside as the Azimio leaders sought audience with IEBC Commissioners after they spotted a vehicle that was carrying Forms 34B.
MPs Millie Odhiambo and Roza Buyu are said to have spotted the vehicle which belonged to a Returning Officer from Narok.
They alleged that the official was conspiring with their opponents to alter the numbers and submit changed documents.
The duo, who attracted a huge crowd outside the venue, demanded the presence of Commissioner Francis Wanderi to ascertain the legitimacy of the documents held by the Narok Returning Officer.
