NAIROBI -Kenya National Police Services with immediate effect has banned protests in Nairobi Central Business District and all neighboring districts.
Kenya’s security forces on streets recently (Photo by AFP)
In a statement which last evening (Wednesday 17th July 2024) , signed by Douglas Kanja Kirocho the acting Inspector General of Police, citing out that these demonstrations have been hijacked by criminals due to lack of clear leadership by Kenyan Genz (youths).
“While the Constitution under Article 37 provides for the right, peaceably and unarmed, to as semble, to picket, to demonstrate and to present petitions to public authorities, the Constitution equally provides for the critical role that the National Police Service plays in the national security of our country.”
Photos taken in Nairobi City on Thursday morning. (Courtesy photo)
Police has therefore appealed to all members of the public to remain vigilant in crowded areas, and support their collective safety and sccurity by sharing any information that may aid them in crime detection and prevention.
“As a Service, we wish to reiterate our commitment to partner with members of public and mdia to keep our ountry safe and secure for all of us.”
Some of the Kenyans have welcomed the message, well as majority are looking it as a lame excuse aimed at preventing them from practicing their constitutional rights.
Recent reports indicate that despite of this warning, the youth hit the streets of Nairobi in fresh protests.