KDF deployed to support police in managing protests
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CS Duale deploys KDF to support Kenya Police to manage the ongoing anti-government protests
CS Duale deploys KDF to support Kenya Police to manage the ongoing anti-government protests.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday, June 25, announced the deployment of the military to help police officers manage the ongoing demonstrations.
In a gazette notice, the CS stated that the move was reached after demonstrators interfered with critical infrastructure.
“Pursuant to Article 241 (3) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya as read with sections 31 (1) (a), 31 (1) (c), 33 (1), 34 (1) and 34 (2) of the Kenya Defence Forces Act, (Cap. 199), the Kenya Defence Forces is deployed on the 25th June, 2024 in support of the National Police Service,” read part of the gazette notice.
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“This is in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests in various parts of the republic of Kenya resulting in destruction and breaching of critical infrastructure.”
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the deployment of the millitary in the country following a day of protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
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