Condemnation

Kenyan leaders on Monday strongly condemned Sunday twin explosions that rocked Uhuru Park 'No' rally organized by various churches.

Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka joined various political and religious leaders in calling for speedy investigations into the incident.

Public Health Minister Beth Mugo who visited patients who are receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital said the attack was absolutely unnecessary.

"The constitution should unite us and not divide us. We want the culprits taken to court immediately" she said

She said eight patients who underwent surgery Sunday night were out of danger adding that six others were being prepared to go to theatre.

She thanked the hospital management for their quick response to the crisis.

Meanwhile, the Yes Team has distanced itself from claims that it was involved in the twin explosions.

In a press briefing the National Team Leader Kiraitu Murungi condemned the incident saying the matter should not be politicized and used as empathy to the NO team.

He further called on government security agencies to investigate the matter quickly and bring those involved to book.

The Energy Minister appealed for calm, sobriety and peace during the campaign period ahead of the referendum.

The civil society has also added its voice to those condemning the attack on the No rally.

Kenya for Justice and Development, Director, Okiya Omtatah, has challenged security agencies to be more vigilant in their work in order to prevent such incidences.

He at the same time called on Commissioner of Police Mathew Iteere and the Minister for Internal Security George Saitoti to upgrade their security equipment to ensure security for all Kenyans.

Omtatah also urged all Kenyans to reject any form of violence by accomodating divergent views on the draft law.

Elsewhere, muslim leaders in Mombasa also condemned the incident and called for speedy investigations into the heinous act.

At a press conference in Mombasa, the Kenya National Muslim Advisory Council (Kenmac) National chairman Sheikh Juma Ngao demanded that the government issues a statement over the incident.

"The incident was a major draw back to the democratic progress we as a country are currently enjoying. It takes us steps backwards into the dark old days," Sheikh Ngao said.

And Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) national Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Kiptanui termed the act as cowardly.

He called on Kenyans to remain calm as investigations were being done. And a across section of Kenyans now want the referendum to be shelved first until all Kenyans are in agreement to avert further mayhem.

The rally was organized by Christian groups opposed to a draft constitution because it retains recognition of existing Islamic courts and includes a clause on abortion.

A section of church leaders who convened the rally said they will not be intimidated by the attack.

Kenyans are due to vote on the new constitution in a referendum in August.

Police are investigating the possibility that a home-made device was detonated.