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Kenya: Police Accused of Selective Clampdown on Political Rallies
East African, 19 October 2020
The Kenya police are in the spotlight for selectively enforcing a controversial security law to clamp down on political dissent, which is likely to escalate with the release of a… Read more »
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Kenya: Ruto Dismisses BBI Push for Law Changes
Nation, 18 October 2020
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday indicated that he may not support the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report, dismissing it as tribal agenda being pushed by people… Read more »
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Kenya: Police Approve Ruto's Meetings Which Were Canceled in Nyamira Last Week
Capital FM, 13 October 2020
Police have now approved two public meetings set for Thursday in Nyamira County which will be presided over by Deputy President William Ruto. Read more »
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Kenya: Politicians to Seek Police Authorization for Gatherings - Kinyua
Capital FM, 7 October 2020
The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) now says politicians intending to hold public meetings and gatherings will be required to notify the Officer Commanding Station of… Read more »
Kenya Police Accused of Selective Clampdown on Political Rallies
The police are in the spotlight for enforcing a controversial security law to clamp down on political dissent, which is likely to escalate with the release of a report on constitutional reforms in the coming days. The invoking of the Public Order Act has seen three public meetings in western Kenya stopped, including two church fundraisers where Deputy President William Ruto was expected to be the main guest. In the Coast region, some politicians who support the deputy president, were also stopped from campaigning for an independent candidate, who will stand in a parliamentary by-election in December 2020.
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DP William Ruto and former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama address a rally after attending a church service at St Paul’s ACK Church in Athi River on September 7.
