Police issue directive on planned ‘Occupy JKIA’ protests
National Police Service on Monday warned protestors against accessing the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during Tuesday protests
The National Police Service on Monday warned protestors against accessing the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during Tuesday protests.
Police have warned protesters against accessing protected areas ahead of Tuesday’s planned anti-government demonstrations in Nairobi.
Acting Inspector General, Douglas Kanja warned that the airport was a protected area under the constitution.
“Protected Areas Order as clarified under its Legal Notice No. 9 of 2011, Second Schedule, includes the LPG Plant, the Bitumen Plant, and Petroleum depots situated at the Embakasi Aviation Depot (JKIA,” read the notice in part.
Further, the Police cautioned that the Kenya Civil Aviation Act provided that any trespass to a government aerodrome or any aerodrome licensed under government regulations was an offence punishable by law.
“In addition, Kenya Civil Aviation Act No. 21 of 2013 under Section 58 on trespass provides that any person who trespasses on any land forming part of a Government aerodrome or an aerodrome licensed under regulations made under this Act commits an offence punishable by law,” stated the NPS.
According to the law, The Protected Areas Act Cap 204 Laws of Kenya prevents the entry of unauthorized persons into areas which have been declared to be protected areas.
Following this notice the police have urged all individuals participating in demonstrations to respect the legal provisions and refrain from attempting to enter or interfere with protected areas.
Ahead of this week, protesters have been mobilising online for a Tuesday march to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) dubbed ‘OccupyJKIA’ after a previous Parliament buildings edition dubbed ‘OccupyParliament’ and the ‘OcuppyCBD’ march in the Nairobi city centre.
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Meanwhile, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) issued an advisory to passengers requesting them to arrive at the airport early due to heightened security checks.
“Due to heightened security checks and protocols at JKIA, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport early to avoid any potential delays in catching their flights,” stated KAA.
Additionally, KAA requested passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight information ahead of their travels.
The guidelines on the protests come days after the High Court suspended a ban on protests in the Nairobi area on July 18.
The ban which had been instituted by the NPS on July 17 after the Police cited having received intelligence that the protests could possibly turn violent.
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