The bill, proposed by Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku, seeks to regulate the conditions under which mass demonstrations across the country can be held. According to Ruku, the bill will also determine the extent of a police officer's mandate in a bid to ensure peaceful demonstrations. Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku addresses Embu residents on May 19, 2023. Photo Geoffrey Ruku“The Bill recognises the right to picket but in a democratic society, we must be disciplined. The bill also seeks to outlaw the carrying of banners, placards, weapons and utterances that have the potential to escalate into hate speech.

Source: Daily Nation June 29, 2023 10:18 UTC