Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has warned protesters against breaking the law as they picket over the controversial Finance Bill 2024.
According to the DPP, the Kenyan constitution allows for peaceful protests but also specifies the procedure to be followed.
“Katiba inakubali maandamano, lakini haimaaninshi ati ukiamka tu unaandamana, kuna taratibu za kufwatwa,” Igonga told congregants at Friends Handidi church in Kakamega.
He stated that those who violate the guidelines for lawful protests would be arrested and charged accordingly.
“Maandamano bila sheria tutawashika, na wakishikwa wasianze kulaumu serikali ati inwadhulumu,” he added.
His sentiments come in the wake of a week of protests organised by Gen-Z who have rejected the proposed Finance Bill 2024.
They also come at a time when the State seems to be cracking down on perople believed to have a hand in the agitation.
There was public uproar on Monday morning over the now increasing incidents of abductions of Kenyans believed to be playing a significant role in the anti-Finance Bill protests.
Those abducted include activists, social media bigwigs and persons who patrticipated in the week of protests in the city.
The abductions appear to follow a similar pattern where a targeted person is suddenly attacked by four or more individuals and bundled into a waiting car.
Most abductees have been released after public rage.
However, the whereabouts of Shad Khalif, one of the top mobilizers of the demonstrations, remain unknown
