A series of security meetings attended by senior police and national administration officers have kicked off following the government’s resolve to counter protests planned to begin tomorrow and end on Friday. The Nation has established that already, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) had shared briefs with security bosses, which are to be cascaded to the county security committees. It is understood that intelligence information indicates that the country is likely to witness spontaneous and sporadic demonstrations like it happened last Wednesday. As police remain mum on their strategies, there is doublespeak on whether the protests are allowed or not. Last week, the protests spread to Nyeri, Wote in Makueni, Mlolongo in Machakos, Nakuru, Laikipia, Kilifi and Kajiado, among other counties.

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2023 10:33 UTC