The government has ruled out any form of street protests despite a wave of online mobilization by youth planning peaceful protest in memory of Gen Z protesters who lost their lives during last year’s anti-government demonstrations.
Speaking during a morning radio show, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, noted that no protests would be permitted on June 25.
Mwaura went on to highlight the need to ensure normal functioning of the economy and public order.
Mwaura declares there will be no protest on June 25th. Photo: Courtesy.
He stressed that those wishing to commemorate the day were free to do so from their homes.
“Today, I issued a clarification regarding the security situation and the planned protests scheduled for June 25. I emphasised that there will be no demonstrations on June 25, and that day will be a normal day. Anyone who wishes to commemorate it is free to do so from their home,” Mwaura stated.
Mwaura went on to strongly condemn what he termed as a trend where criminals hijack peaceful protests to engage in acts of lawlessness.
He reiterated that the core duty of the police is to protect all citizens impartially, without political bias, and cautioned the public against mocking or provoking officers tasked with maintaining law and order.
Mwaura’s comment comes as Kenyans are planning a peaceful protest on June 25, to commemorate a year since the anti-Finance bill protests took place.
