Adamson Bungei: Azimio's Monday protests illegal

Speaking in Nairobi on Sunday, March 19, 2023, Bungei said the protests will not be allowed as they do not meet the required threshold.However, the Public Orders Act, 2012 Section 5 (2) provides that any person intending to convene any meeting or a public procession shall notify the regulating officer of such intent at least three days but not more than fourteen days before the proposed date of the public meeting or procession,” said Bungei.Bungei said no roads will be closed as a results of the protests adding police will deal with cases of lawlessness firmly.“The law enforcement agency, we are hereby guided by the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, of the shared mandate of the National Police Service (Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations) which is to protect life and property; maintain law and order; and preserve peace.

“We hereby caution that any person that will breach the peace or break the law during the procession shall be dealt with decisively according to the law,” he added.Azimio la Umoja leaders led by Raila Odinga have threatened to stage mass demonstrations in Nairobi on Monday, March 19 2023 in protest over high cost of living among other things.