Nairobi RPC says unaware of June 25 Gen Z memorial march, assures public safety

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📻 Breaking It Down

Speaking on Tuesday, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had not received any official notice regarding the June 25 memorial marches expected to take place in the capital and other parts of the country.

“We are not aware of the alleged commemoration that is supposed to take place on June 25,” Mohamud said, while assuring residents that law enforcement agencies remain prepared to maintain peace and protect the public.

The planned demonstrations are intended to mark the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z-led anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of Parliament and left dozens of people dead and many others injured.

📌 What You Need to Know

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urged Kenyans to continue with their normal activities, insisting that Thursday remains an ordinary working day despite the anticipated protests.

“Tomorrow is a working day like any other day across the whole of Kenya. Everyone should go to their respective jobs,” Murkomen said during a Peace and Security Meeting at Kabusa in Ang’ata Barrikoi, Narok County.

While reaffirming the government’s commitment to constitutional freedoms, Murkomen said security agencies had been instructed to facilitate peaceful demonstrations and safeguard participants exercising their rights lawfully.

“For those who want to hold peaceful protests and demonstrations, the police are ready to provide security so that people can conduct their demonstrations peacefully,” he said.

However, the Interior CS warned that authorities would take firm action against individuals seeking to exploit the demonstrations to engage in violence, vandalism, or criminal activities.

“Those who come with stones and weapons, wanting to cause chaos in Kenya, legal action will be taken against them,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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