However, the High Court suspended the ban, offering a temporary reprieve to Kenyans. Kanja defended the initial order, explaining that it was based on credible intelligence reports indicating potential threats linked to the planned protests. “On July 17, 2024, we issued a notice based on credible intelligence, alerting the public of potential threats associated with the planned demonstrations. Police officers during protests in Nakuru on June 25, 2024 Photo LOISE MACHARIAHe emphasised that public demonstrations had not been banned outright. The issue of protest permissions has been contentious, with accusations that the police have been suppressing the right to protest.

Source: Daily Nation July 20, 2024 13:35 UTC