Assembly and Demonstration Bill Stories

MPs reject proposed controversial law on public demos over civil liberties concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

Critics warned that spontaneous protests would be made illegal and that police would be empowered to suppress any form of dissent.

MPs reject proposed anti-demos Bill, says it risks violating constitutional rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo cautioned that any legislation on demonstrations must balance the right to protest, as guaranteed under Article...

Bill seeks to bar Kenyans from masking faces during protests
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

The Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, seeks to enforce accountability and transparency on protest conveners and participants in the event of dama...

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