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MP pushes for law to jail Kenyans in protests without permits

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Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku addresses the media on January 31, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kenyans who participate in demonstrations that have not been permitted by the State face up to one year in prison or a Sh100,000 fine or both.

This is according to the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024, that seeks to have the State regulate public demonstrations and protests.

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