Organizers of the protest, named 'Occupy Parliament,' have asserted readiness for a peaceful march, claiming all necessary preparations have been completed. Adamson Bungei, Nairobi Regional Police Commander, dismissed any notion of permitting protests in Nairobi, labeling them illegal. Meanwhile, activists led by Boniface Mwangi have detailed plans for the 'Occupy Parliament' protest against the Finance Bill 2024. A coordinated interagency effort has been coordinating plans for handling the 'Occupy Parliament' protest scheduled for the day the Bill is set to be tabled in the House. In response to the organizers' notification of the protest plans, senior police commanders have convened separate meetings to strategize on next steps.

Source: The Star June 18, 2024 08:42 UTC