Former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, has claimed that his mobile is being tapped by the National Intelligence Service (NIS) over his opposition to the draconian Security Bill.

Speaking  after addressing CORD leaders at Ufungumano House, Raila said he fears using his phone because NIS were tapping it and phones of his close associates.

He said it is good for the Government to respect the privacy of individuals and especially opposition leaders.

Raila also outlined 10 reasons why he thinks the proposed law is dangerous and should be opposed if democracy is to prevail and the freedom and rights of the people protected.

“The Bill introduces a new type of law that makes people responsible for the actions of others. For example, trade unions will now be liable to companies for economic losses resulting from strikes or to the Government for causing traffic jams,” Raila said.

Raila added that the proposed law takes away the power to impose a curfew from the Inspector General of Police and bestows it to the Cabinet Secretary. The decision, Mr Odinga said would be on political grounds, not on professional security risk assessment.

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