Gov’t bans all demonstrations

The Kenyan government has banned all types of demonstrations. Kenyan Security Minister Joseph Nkaissery said the move was to save lives and protect properties. Current demonstrations pushing for the dissolution of the electoral commission were violent, he said. Attorney General Githu Mungai was also at the press conference, which was broadcast live – reiterating that […]

The Kenyan government has banned all types of demonstrations.
Kenyan Security Minister Joseph Nkaissery said the move was to save lives and protect properties.
Current demonstrations pushing for the dissolution of the electoral commission were violent, he said.
Attorney General Githu Mungai was also at the press conference, which was broadcast live – reiterating that the constitution only allowed peaceful demonstrations and picketing, not violent protests.