The Law Society of Kenya, under the leadership of President Faith Odhiambo, has emphasized its vigilance regarding the scheduled protests for today.
Odhiambo has urged all participants in the protests to remain vigilant and deny any malicious individuals the chance to disrupt their exercise of rights.
“It is fundamental that the Sovereign people of Kenya exercise their right under Article 37 without fear of persecution or unwarranted acts of aggression, ” Odhiambo said in a tweet on X.
She called on the protesters to maintain peace and order as they agitate for the rights of all Kenyans.
“We reiterate our stern warning to officers across the country that acts of violence and arbitrariness will be met with strong opposition and personal legal consequences,” Odhiambo said.
“We are taking a detailed record of all atrocities being perpetrated contrary to their duty to protect all citizens and will commence necessary legal action against all officers identified acting unlawfully.”
The president of the Law Society of Kenya reiterated that their toll-free line remains available for the public to report any incidents during the ongoing protests.
The demonstrations against the Finance Bill began on Tuesday in Nairobi’s CBD under the banner of “Occupy Parliament,” with plans for continuation today.
In anticipation, additional anti-riot police were deployed in Nairobi. Nairobi police commander Adamson Bungei stated that he was unaware of any planned protest as no notification had been received.
Nevertheless, he mobilized his forces to address the situation. Organizers of the protest affirmed their readiness for a peaceful march, asserting compliance with all requirements and utilizing social media for mobilization, with a detailed plan outlined for the demonstration against the Finance Bill 2024.
