Kenyan police ban protests in central Nairobi
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Kenyan police on Thursday banned anti-government protests in the central business district and its environs in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, citing safety concerns.
According to the police, more than 50 people have been killed, dozens of others injured, and property destroyed since anti-government protests over tax hikes began across the East African nation in June.
In a statement by the acting inspector general of police, Douglas Kanja said authorities received credible intelligence that organised criminal groups were planning to take advantage of the ongoing anti-government protests to execute criminal activities.
He said the lack of a clear leader, mostly among the young protesters made it difficult for the police to enforce safety protocols.
“We therefore appeal to all members of the public to remain vigilant in crowded areas and to support our collective safety and security by sharing information that may aid the police in crime detection and prevention,” Mr Kanja said in the statement.
He said while the constitution provides for the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble, to picket, to demonstrate and to present petitions to public authorities, the same constitution provides for the critical role that the police plays in the national security of the country.
“Criminals have infiltrated the protesting groups, leading to a troubling trend of disorderly and destructive conduct,” Mr Kanja added.
The ban came after traders and business owners suffered major losses after their businesses were looted by those who had infiltrated the protests across the country.
(Xinhua/NAN)
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