NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 18 – President William Ruto has warned police officers against being drawn into partisan politics as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.

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Speaking on Friday during the 50th pass-out parade of 1,273 newly trained General Service Unit (GSU) officers) in Embakasi, Nairobi, Ruto told the officers that their duty would be to protect Kenya’s democratic space impartially.

Ruto said political competition would intensify as the country moves closer to the election, putting greater responsibility on the National Police Service.

“As Kenya approaches the next general election, this standard becomes even more important,” Ruto said.

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“Political competition will intensify, parties will organize, candidates will campaign, and citizens will assemble. The duty of the police is to secure this democratic space impartially.”

The President warned political leaders against attempting to use the police for partisan purposes.

“Political leaders must not draw the police into partisan contests, incite violence, or ask officers to carry out unlawful instructions,” he said.

Ruto also addressed the constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations, saying police must protect lawful assemblies while dealing firmly with violence and destruction.

“Article 37 protects the right of every person, peacefully and unarmed, to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions,” he said.

“Peaceful dissent is part of constitutional democracy and must be protected.”

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya