The National Police Service issued a statement on September 5, enforcing Kenya’s Public Order Act ahead of the 2027 elections. Organizers must provide details like names, addresses, dates, times, and routes to local stations, with events limited to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Police can deny overlapping events but allow rescheduling, stressing no tolerance for violence amid rising political tensions.The timing has drawn mixed views, with supporters seeing compliance for the “Linda Mwananchi” rally and critics questioning if it aims to curb opposition gatherings.