Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has lauded police for exercising restraint during Monday’s anti-government protests in the capital Nairobi and the lakeside city of Kisumu.
Kindiki said Monday that the country’s security agencies acted lawfully when enforcing peace as Azimio supporters led by Opposition Chief Raila Odinga staged demos that slowed business in affected areas.
The Interior CS maintained that every citizen should adhere to the constitutional doctrines and shun impunity.
“The National Police Service (NPS) has done our Country proud, despite the day-long provocation by unruly protesters. Kenya must end impunity and apply one Constitution and one set of laws for everyone, for enduring peace and stability of our Nation,” Kindiki said.
The demonstrations were marked by running battles between the police and protestors, with looting and destruction of property reported in some places.
In Kisumu, a footage emerged of police being chased by protestors after being overwhelmed by a rowdy crowd.
In Mathare’s Juja Road, several police officers were filmed jumping over a wall to escape rowdy protestors accompanying Odinga as he made a number of stops in the area.
Multiple arrests
At least four legislators were arrested during the anti-government protests Within Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.
Senate Minority leader Stewart Madzayo, his National Assembly counterpart Opiyo Wandayi, Malindi Member of Parliament Amina Mnyazi and Kilifi South’S Ken Chonga were among those arrested.
