Public Order (Amendment) Bill Stories

Passaris pauses controversial protest Bill amid civil rights concerns and Saba Saba tributes
Passaris pauses controversial protest Bill amid civil rights concerns and Saba Saba tributes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Passaris commended the NCCK for its “bold stance in defending civil liberties,” while urging religious institutions to take a more active role in nurt...

Church leaders call for peace, slam ‘shoot-to-kill’ order ahead of Saba Saba protests
Church leaders call for peace, slam ‘shoot-to-kill’ order ahead of Saba Saba protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The NCCK raised alarm over what it described as a growing and disturbing trend of the state blatantly, violently, and unlawfully denying Kenyans their...

Political economist slams Bill restricting protests near key state offices, says move an attempt to silence public dissent
Political economist slams Bill restricting protests near key state offices, says move an attempt to silence public dissent
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to amend the Public Order Act to restrict public gatherings near Parliament, State House, courtrooms, a...

No-protest zone: New Bill seeks to block demonstrations near protected areas, critical infrastructure
No-protest zone: New Bill seeks to block demonstrations near protected areas, critical infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Bill seeks to criminalise spontaneous demonstrations and places stricter obligations on protest organisers, including detailed advance notice and...

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