He drew nearly 1m people to Uhuru Park in central Nairobi on a recent visit, far more than would attend a political rally.

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Odinga's ODM once again wanted supporters to join a demonstration Friday in Uhuru Park, but CNN's Kim Norgaard said a heavy police presence was preventing protesters from making their way to the site.

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"The coming together of the main political leaders during the two key presidential debates and their pledge to peace during the National Prayer Meeting at Uhuru Park last Sunday is commendable and will hopefully jell Kenyans to maintain peace during the elections, " it said.

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