Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen now says it is only in Kenya where citizens can threaten to invade State House, parliament, and the Judiciary and walk away without any consequences.
Speaking on Tuesday, June 24, Murkomen said that in other countries, a citizen who posts on social media about plans to invade protected areas would be promptly arrested and charged.
“It is only in Kenya where a citizen can say they will invade Parliament, the judiciary, and visit State House and still walk scott free, not charged. And even when they are taken to court, they are released and told, 'you can just go home,” said Murkomen.
He added, “In the UK, for example, if any person just tweeted or posted on social saying they will be visiting Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, or parliament, nobody will wait for them to come to the streets. They will be picked from their own houses, and they will be charged.”
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The Interior CS also mentioned that if American Citizens threaten to invade the White House, they would be picked up by the Secret Service from their homes.
His remarks come ahead of the planned mass protests on Wednesday, June 25, to mark the anniversary of last year's protests.
The protestors also intend to remember those who were killed during the protests that young Kenyans led.
A section of Kenyans has threatened to march to State House to demand justice for the Kenyans who lost their lives.
On Saturday, June 21, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged Kenyans to come out in numbers on June 25.
The former vice president urged Kenyans to carry flowers, which will be laid in honor of the victims who died in the protests.
“I urge all Kenyans to join this solemn tribute. Come out and lay flowers for our young patriots who paid the ultimate price for a better Kenya. Their sacrifice must never be forgotten or diminished. Their blood must not be in vain,” Kalonzo stated.
Meanwhile, the National Police Service has cautioned businesses within the Nairobi CBD from hiring individuals to protect their establishments.
