NAIROBI, Kenya June 24 –The Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamoud, has confirmed that law enforcement authorities have not received any formal notification regarding the anticipated commemorative events or protests scheduled to take place in the capital tomorrow. Consequently, the police chief stated that authorities are currently treating the city as having no officially sanctioned public gatherings planned for the day.
Speaking to journalists in Nairobi, Commander Mohamoud emphasized that legal protocols strictly dictate that any individual or group organizing a public demonstration must provide a formal notification to the police at least three days prior to the event. He clarified that such notices should not be forwarded directly to the Inspector General of Police, but should instead be submitted to the police station nearest to the intended venue.
“As of now, we have not received any official notification regarding what has been termed as a memorial or protests expected to take place tomorrow in Nairobi,” Commander Mohamoud stated. “Due to that, we have no record of any planned gathering in the city.”
The commander reminded organizers of the strict legal framework governing public assemblies:
“According to the law, anyone planning a protest or public gathering must notify the police at least three days before the event. These notifications are not submitted directly to the Inspector General of Police, but are instead taken to the police station closest to the respective area.”
Despite the lack of formal notification, Commander Mohamoud assured the public that security agencies are actively monitoring the situation on the ground to maintain peace and ensure that the safety of all citizens is upheld.
While acknowledging that citizens possess the constitutional right to expression, he issued a stern warning against using the platform to perpetrate criminal activities, stating that the police would adopt a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness.
“While citizens have the right to express themselves, the police will not tolerate any criminal acts that may arise during these protests,” he warned. “Anyone found engaging in looting, property destruction, or violence will face the full force of the law.”
