Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja Tuesday warned against an attempt to access unauthorized and protected places like Parliament and State House.
He said the protesters planning marches on June 25 should avoid the areas.
“Additionally, it is important to note that unauthorized persons must refrain from accessing protected areas, under the Protected Areas Act (Cap 204, Laws of Kenya),” he said.
This came as it emerged police not allow protesters near Parliament on Wednesday June 25 which will mark the first anniversary of last year’s similar protests.
Access to State House will also not be allowed to unauthorized people.
Kanja said the Constitution, under Article 37 guarantees every person the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to
demonstrate, to picket, and to present petitions to public authorities. Also the Public Order Act CAP 56, Sec 5, Para.
1, 2 and 3 requires that such assembled persons should cooperate, and coordinate with the police.
He added Article 37 of the Constitution and also the Penal Code CAP 63, Sec 78 and 82, clearly provides the conditions necessary for a lawful assembly.
“Any contrary conduct constitutes an unlawful, and a riotous assembly.
The National Police Service shall at all times lawfully and firmly prevent any breach of peace by any group or groups of persons, acting contrary to the provisions of the law.
