Monday, August 12,2024 - Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has blasted the National Police Service over how its officers are handling protesters and journalists.
Some police
officers were captured roughing
up the protesters and members of the fourth estate, who were covering the Nane
Nane March in Nairobi last Thursday.
In a statement, Raila said the officers were out of order for using violence against unarmed protesters and journalists.
"I have been made aware of the events that transpired during the peaceful Nane Nane protests.
"It is with deep concern that
I learned of the arbitrary arrests, detentions, and excessive use of force by
the police, which led to the harassment of peaceful protesters and journalists,
including a member of the international press, Larry Madowo of CNN," he
said.
The former premier faulted police for violating
the rights of Kenyans as borne in the constitution, which allows them to
peacefully assemble and express themselves freely, and the protection of
journalists, which he observed was a fundamental pillar of Kenyan democracy.
In conclusion, Raila asked the police to release all protesters who were arrested during the ‘Nane Nane March’.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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RAO choose either to be with wanjiku, akinyi, cheruto, halima, kwamboka et al or with Thakayo. There is no middle ground. You can't have your cake and still eat it. You betrayed Kenyans en-masse more so the Gen Zs.
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