State House is out of bounds; police warn Raila
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Police warn Raila Odinga and his supporters against marching to the State House as they declare mass protest illegal
Police warn Raila Odinga and his supporters against marching to the State House as they declare mass protest illegal.
Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei has warned Azimio leader Raila Odinga and his supporters against invading State House in their Monday protest.
No unauthorized individuals would be allowed entrance to any restricted places, including the State House, according to Bungei.
“I want to underline some areas such as State House where we have heard people planning to invade or visit is covered by the laws of Kenya that it is a restricted area for unauthorized persons,” he said
In addition, the Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei declared Azimio’s Monday, March 20, protests illegal stating that the coalition had not informed the authorities of the mass action on time.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, March 19, Bungei noted that Azimio and the Nairobi business community had sent in their request on Saturday, March 18, in the evening and Sunday, March 19, morning.
“We are in receipt of two requests that came late yesterday and today in the m morning. One was from Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and another from the Nairobi business community. “The two groups intended to have peaceful demos. But for public safety none has been granted,” Bungei stated.
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The police boss added that if the law was met, they would ensure that there would be no destruction of property as they had put in place measures to protect Kenyans and their businesses.
“You are allowed to do all that is allowed by the constitution, you shall notify the regulatory officer of such intent, at least three days but not more than 14 days before the proposed date of such a meeting or procession.
“Therefore, any person that will participate in the planned demonstration is therefore notified to do so peacefully as guided by the constitution of Kenya,” Bungei stated.
Moreover, he warned that those who would be found breaching the security measures in place would be dealt with immediately according to the law.
“We want to assure Kenyans that we are ready to secure their lives and property.
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