ODM wants arrested Nane Nane protesters freed
Politics
By
Sharon Wanga
| Aug 09, 2024
Security officers chasing people along Latema road as protesters. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party is demanding the immediate release of Kenyans arrested during the Nane Nane protests yesterday.
ODM Communications Director Philip Etale called on authorities to unconditionally release those detained.
"The ODM Party is asking for the unconditional release of the over 70 Kenyans who were arrested yesterday during the public protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country," Etale stated.
ODM highlighted that some of those arrested are persons with disabilities (PWDs) and noted that most are being held at the Central Police Station in Nairobi.
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The Party's demand comes a day after Kenyan youth held demonstrations commemorating the Nane Nane protests, urging for good governance.
Etale emphasised that freedom of expression is enshrined in the Constitution, allowing citizens to picket and present petitions to the government.
He reiterated the Party's commitment to constitutional adherence and the right to hold peaceful demonstrations.