The new acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has released a statement warning Gen Z against goons that have been placed to infiltrate their protests.
In what will be his first protest assignment as the acting Inspector General of Police, Kanja indicated that his office had received credible information that several criminals were planning to infiltrate their peaceful protests.
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“This morning, we received credible intelligence indicating that certain organised criminal groups have planned to infiltrate, disrupt and destabilise the peaceful nature of the demonstrations, which could potentially jeopardise the safety of demonstrators.”
Kanja therefore advised the Gen Z protesters to collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate with the police to ensure to ensure their safety during their constitutional exercise.
“In the recent past, however, we have regrettably witnessed the tragic loss of lives, injuries, violence, criminal conduct, and the destruction of property from similar protests, resulting in the collective pain and suffering for families and the disruption of business and normal working operations for thousands of Kenyans.”
According to the IG, kenyans have a right to exercise their fundamental right to peacefully assemble, picket, and demonstrate under Article 37 of our Constitution. However, protesters should foster peace in an effort to avoid bloodshed as experienced in past protests.
Video clips circulating on various social media platforms show the onset of the protests in various towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kakamega, Eldoret and even Kericho.
Even with the heavy presence of goons, the Inspector General of Police has promised that his officers will protect Gen Z protesters against any goons hired to destroy property and harm them in any way.