Public Order Act Stories

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...

Police warn against unauthorised protests ahead of Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The police caution comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with opposition groups and citizens voicing discontent over various issues.

Rights groups reject proposed 'punitive' amendments to Public Order Act
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 15, 2024

The organisations said the proposals are one-sided and fail to address the interests of protestors, whose act of assembly is protected by law.

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