Chief Justice Martha Koome has appealed to Kenyans to remain peaceful while exercising their right to protest.
In a recent statement, the CJ noted that members of the public should not engage in looting and destruction of property during demonstrations.
“Members of the public must exercise their right to protest peacefully, without carrying arms, and without engaging in acts of destruction, looting, or vandalism of public infrastructure such as government buildings and court infrastructure, or private businesses,” said Koome.
Koome urges Kenyans to always maintain peace while protesting. Photo: Courtesy.
She moreover called on police officers to exercise restraint and adhere to human rights standards while dealing with protestors.
According to Koome, police should distinguish between peaceful protestors and criminal elements who infiltrate demos to cause chaos.
Her remarks comes hours after 11 people were killed and over 50 others injured during the Monday Saba Saba protests.
The National Police Service (NPS) in a statement said 567 individuals were arrested and significant property was damaged.
The police further disclosed that 12 police vehicles, 3 government vehicles and 4 civilian vehicles were damaged during the skirmishes.
