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There was drama on the Narok-Nairobi Highway on Sunday, September 3, 2023, after police attempted to block Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga from accessing Narok town.

It all started when police stopped Raila’s motorcade near Narok Boys High School as he headed to Narok town after attending a church service and thanksgiving ceremony for ODM-nominated MCA Christine Lemeon.

In a video shared on social media, Raila, flanked by senior Azimio officials including former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugine Wamalwa, is seen confronting the officers for blocking his motorcade.

The area OCPD is heard explaining to Raila that there was a “big procession” in Narok town and that the police’s interventions were meant to avoid any possible clashes.

Raila lamented that as a former prime minister, he did not deserve such a treatment.

“This is a highway you can not block someone because there is a procession in town, I am a former prime minister of this country,” Raila lamented as an impatient crowd charged at the police over their actions.

Wamalwa, on his part, wondered why the police could not escort them to town.

Earlier as Police stopped the convoy of Rt Hon @RailaOdinga just outside Narok Town. pic.twitter.com/8IXB0r6Rf1

— Azimio TV (@AzimioTv) September 3, 2023

The politicians were later allowed to proceed with their journey.

Other leaders present were Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, former Nominated Senator Judith Pareno, and former Narok North MP Moitalel Ole Kenta among others.

Meanwhile, Raila on Sunday accused the government of a lack of commitment to conserve Mau Forest.

Raila faulted the government for allowing encroachment of the forest, which risks wiping out the forest cover.

“I have been frequently flying over the forest and what I’m currently seeing is totally destruction to the forest and that should stop with immediate effect,” Raila said.

“Many people are depending on these forests on their livelihoods and destroying them means destroying their lives.”