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Azimio leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka, address journalists at a Kitengela hotel shortly after they called off two political rallies citing security reasons. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Azimio leaders on Sunday cancelled last-minute rallies that had been lined up in Kitengela and Mlolongo.

Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka said the move to abruptly call off the rallies was reached after consultations following security concerns.

Addressing a press conference at a Kitengela hotel, Kalonzo who was accompanied by Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, former Kiambu governor Ferdinard Waititu, politician Jimmy Wanjigi and Kajiado deputy governor Martin Moshisho, said the presence of police officers in the area meant that the officers were ready to disrupt the rally and course chaos.

"We had earlier planned to attend a Sunday service at the African Inland Church (AIC) Mlolongo but the information we have is that DCI officers has this morning (Sunday) stormed the church and warned the presiding pastor not to allow us there. The same thing has happened at AIC Kitengela church where we intended to attend a service later'' said Kalonzo.

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