Kenya: House Team Supports Bill Seeking to Ban Protests Near Parliament, State House
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Kenya: House Team Supports Bill Seeking to Ban Protests Near Parliament, State House
Nairobi -- Members of Parliament are mulling supporting legislative proposal seeking to cushion them from invasion during heated protests in the country following the invasion of Parliament and other government institutions during the June 25 protests.
Silencing media shows government fears scrutiny
The Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CAK) directive halting live coverage of the June 25, 2025, peaceful demonstrations represents a dangerous assault on democratic freedoms. This unconstitutional move threatens press independence and citizens’ right to information. The CAK’s communique cited Articles 33(2) and 34(1) of Kenya’s Constitution and Section 46I of the Kenya Information and Communications […]
Esther Passaris pushes for law to limit protests
Parliament is on course to enact new laws aimed at restricting public protests near key government institutions, with Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris at the forefront of these efforts. The proposed Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to ban public gatherings and demonstrations within 100 meters of Parliament, courts, State House, and other protected areas. […]
Details of ESTHER PASSARIS' controversial Bill that seeks to regulate protests in Nairobi
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Nairobi Woman Representative, Esther Passaris, has introduced a contentious bill aimed at regulating demonstrations within the capital. The Public Order (Amendment) Bill 2025 proposes sweeping changes to the Public Order Act (Cap. 56), seeking to limit where protests and public gatherings can take place. A key feature of the bill is the proposed restriction on assemblies within a 100-metre radius of Parliament, courtrooms, …
What will Assembly and Demonstration Bill 2024 do to protesters
Kenyans taking part in protests that are not approved could soon face up to one year in jail or a fine of Sh100,000 because of a new law called the Assembly and Demonstration Bill 2024. This bill has come up again during a time of strong political tension. The bill was first introduced by Geoffrey […] Source
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