Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that the government will take firm action against individuals who use the planned June 25 demonstrations to engage in violence, looting, or destruction of property.
Speaking ahead of the protests, Murkomen reaffirmed that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble and demonstrate peacefully. However, he cautioned that criminal activities disguised as protests would not be tolerated and that security agencies have been directed to maintain law and order throughout the country.
The CS urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid carrying weapons, damaging businesses, or attacking public institutions. He assured citizens that police officers would provide security and facilitate lawful demonstrations, provided participants adhered to the law.
The planned protests coincide with the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, demonstrations, which saw thousands of young Kenyans take to the streets to oppose the Finance Bill and culminated in the storming of Parliament. The events sparked a national conversation on governance, taxation, and police accountability.
Murkomen emphasized that while peaceful protest is a protected democratic right, acts of violence, vandalism, and theft will attract legal consequences. The government has called on all stakeholders to ensure the commemorations remain peaceful and orderly.
Speaking ahead of the protests, Murkomen reaffirmed that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble and demonstrate peacefully. However, he cautioned that criminal activities disguised as protests would not be tolerated and that security agencies have been directed to maintain law and order throughout the country.
The CS urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid carrying weapons, damaging businesses, or attacking public institutions. He assured citizens that police officers would provide security and facilitate lawful demonstrations, provided participants adhered to the law.
The planned protests coincide with the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, demonstrations, which saw thousands of young Kenyans take to the streets to oppose the Finance Bill and culminated in the storming of Parliament. The events sparked a national conversation on governance, taxation, and police accountability.
Murkomen emphasized that while peaceful protest is a protected democratic right, acts of violence, vandalism, and theft will attract legal consequences. The government has called on all stakeholders to ensure the commemorations remain peaceful and orderly.
