Just In: NPS statement on Azimio’s Tuesday Demonstration .

The National Police Service NPS has reiterated that the demonstration by Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance planned for Nairobi on 2nd May 2023 is unlawful.

In a statement seen by K47 news, the NPS note that, “undisputedly, the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 under Article 37 stipulates that every
person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions to public authorities.

“Notwithstanding,” NPS continued, “the Pubic Order Management! Act, 2012 Part II regulates public gatherings by prohibiting offensive weapons at public meetings and processions.

NPS recalled that the recent Azimio-One Kenya Alliance protests have been symptomatic of unacceptable trend of criminal incidents including wanton destruction of property, arson, robbery, looting, injuries to Officers, and even death of a Police Officer, a phenomenon that should not continue.

“In the interest of national security, we wish to notify the public that the planned demonstration or assembly is unlawful and affirm our earlier unequivocal statements condemning violent protests and the public attacks on Law Enforcement Officers on duty.” Said NPS in a statement.

NPS further noted that since the beginning of Azimio protests last year, their Officers have responded with utmost restraint despite the provocation by the illegal protestors against Police.

“We wish to;reiterate our responsibility to maintain law and order; and enforce the law without fear or favor, strictly complying with the rule of law and respect for human rights.”