Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has cautioned politicians against inciting locals to violence, saying they will face the full force of the law.
He noted that Nyandarua is one of the counties that is enjoying relative peace despite witnessing isolated cases of violent protests recently.
“We have challenges of late when it comes to public protests, political organisers have been using and misusing young people to organise violent demonstrations, “ the CS noted.
He put on notice the planners, organisers and executors of the violent protests that they will not be spared regardless of their stature in society.
Mr Murkomen stressed that action will be taken against those who burnt police stations, vehicles and property.
” Going forward, anyone organising demonstrations must work closely with the police officers and remain peaceful as enshrined in the constitution,” Mr Murkomen urged.
He continued, ” I have said before, we will remain firm and work decisively and will charge everyone. I saw some people complaining somewhere yesterday that we are charging people with charges of terrorism. If you burn a police station, vehicles and somebody’s supermarket, the only charges that will be brought before the court are those related to terror.”
Mr Murkomen said the law enforcement agencies have taken the necessary measures against individuals involved.
He noted that it was regrettable that those who incite and mislead the youth are exported from other regions.
The CS also weighed in on the political public engagements, saying they must be organised and done by the law.
The CS assured politicians that the police are ready and willing to provide adequate security to those planning peaceful demonstrations after proper notification and approval.
” Those who want to hold any Barazas, rallies, we will provide security. They must provide notifications. We have no problem with any party, politicians, so long as their rally is peaceful and does not disrupt the peace of others, “ advised the interior CS.
He, however, warned that burning of property, looting, or violence will not be tolerated.
“We are committed to peace and the police are always on standby to provide security for demonstrators to exercise their constitutional freedoms within the constitution in a peaceful manner,” assured the CS.
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