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Nairobi Regional Police Commander said the peaceful conduct displayed by most demonstrators reflected respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. He reiterated that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble, demonstrate and picket, but emphasized that the freedoms should always be exercised within the limits provided by the law.
In a statement issued on Tuesday to coincide with the annual Saba Saba commemorations, the group said the day remains a powerful reminder of Kenya's struggle for democracy, constitutionalism and the protection of fundamental rights, but warned that many of the issues that inspired the movement decades ago persist today.
Marking the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba, Orengo said the growing culture of lavish weekend harambees betrays the Constitution, urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate donations that appear disproportionate to officials' lawful income.
The agency warned that while peaceful assembly and movement are protected under the Constitution, anyone who exploits protests to engage in looting, violence or destruction of property will face firm action.
Security checkpoints were mounted on major roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District, Parliament and State House, where officers stopped vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians for inspection before allowing them to proceed.
Every July 7, Kenyans commemorate Saba Saba Day, an anniversary that has grown from a banned political rally into one of the country's most recognised symbols of democracy, constitutional reform and citizen participation.
The decision to include Kenya follows a wave of deadly protests on June 25 and July 7, where at least 65 people were killed and hundreds wounded.
The autopsy results confirmed that the bullet pierced through his back and exited through the abdomen, causing severe internal damage and bleeding that led to his death.
The deaths of Wangui and Wambugu have sparked public outrage in Nanyuki, with angry youth threatening to storm the police station in protest.
Of the 15 postmortems done so far, 14 showed the cause of death was gunshot injuries.
During the hearing, the defence sought to interrogate the investigating officer about how the accused were allegedly involved in any criminal activity, leading to tense exchanges in court.
The Commission also reported incidents of property destruction, although it noted that the full extent of the losses had not yet been determined.