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National Police Service Calls for Peace and Restraint on Saba Saba Day

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As Saba Saba Day approaches on July 6, the National Police Service in Kenya has urged citizens to remain peaceful and adhere to the law. The police have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding life and property, while emphasizing the importance of exercising the right to assemble, demonstrate, and petition within the confines of the law. The police have warned against entering protected government installations, carrying arms, looting, vandalism, and incitement to violence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Police Service has called on Kenyans to exercise peace and restraint during the planned Saba Saba Day on July 6.
  • Police have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all Kenyans and maintaining peace, law, and order.
  • Protesters must remain peaceful and unarmed, and carrying weapons of any kind shall be treated as a direct violation of the constitution and the Penal Code Cap. 63, Section 78 and 82.
  • Entering or attempting to access protected government installations or restricted areas is a violation of The Protected Areas Act, Cap 204 Laws of Kenya, and shall attract immediate legal action.
  • Looting, vandalism of any form, and destruction of property, blocking roads, or incitement to violence under the guise of protests shall not be tolerated.
  • Interference with law enforcement in any confrontational conduct undermines the rule of law and is a serious criminal offense.
  • A section of leaders have condemned police for using force against peaceful protesters as they watch goons harass peaceful protesters.
  • A group of Nairobi legislators has appealed to the youth not to allow to be manipulated by political figures seeking to hijack the Saba Saba protests.

Statistics:

  • The Saba Saba Day protests are planned to take place on July 6.
  • 100% of protesters are urged to be peaceful and unarmed.
  • 100% of access to protected government installations or restricted areas is prohibited.
  • 100% of looting, vandalism, and destruction of property shall not be tolerated.
  • 100% of interference with law enforcement shall be handled with seriousness.
  • The Saba Saba protests have been attended by a section of leaders who have condemned police for using force against peaceful protesters.

Sources:

  • "National Police Service Calls for Peace and Restraint on Saba Saba Day."

The National Police Service of Kenya website and statement.

  • "Legislators condemn police for using force against peaceful protesters."

Kenya News Agency (KNA).

  • "Nairobi legislators warn against manipulation of youth."

Star Newspaper.

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