Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenyans who wish to protest can do so everyday provided they adhere with the rule of law.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, June 24, at Harambee House, Nairobi, the CS noted that each citizen had a right to demonstrate peacefully.
"Whatever the matter, the rule of law and public order must be maintained by all persons. Those who wish to exercise their constitutional right can do so today, tomorrow, or everyday because it is their right to do so.
"But you must also adhere to the rule of law and they need to make sure that other members of the public who are not interested in what they are doing or hold a contrary view are not inconvenienced or harassed in any manner including the transportation of the people," Kindiki remarked.
The CS further warned against vandalism during the protests, adding that all protestors should remain unarmed while exercising their rights.
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Kindiki added that the protestors should notify the police of their intent to demonstrate, including the routes they will follow during the exercise and the exercise must stop at sunset or 6:30 p.m.
“They must stop their activities at sunset or 6:30 pm, whichever is earlier, in accordance with the Public Order Act, Cap 57 of the laws of Kenya,” the CS noted.
He also maintained that protestors should not provoke, attack or injure any law enforcement officer or members of the public.
Kindiki's announcement comes hours to planned protests on Tuesday, June 25.
The protests are being spearheaded by Gen Zs on social media, who are calling for the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024.
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