Kenya: Police Warn Political Actors Against Incitement, Order Officers to Uphold Law and Order

Kenya: Police Warn Political Actors Against Incitement, Order Officers to Uphold Law and Order

Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a stern warning to politicians, rally organisers and other individuals against incitement, provocation and any conduct likely to undermine peace and public order, as political tensions rise in parts of the country.

NPS warns against political incitement

The National Police Service (NPS) has warned politicians, organisers and other individuals against incitement, provocation and any conduct likely to breach peace and public order noting that offenders will face the full force of the law. The warning follows the arrest of 15 suspects found in possession of various crude weapons on Saturday along the Kisumu–Kericho Road. In a statement, NPS said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect…

Police warn political actors against incitement, order officers to uphold law and order

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a stern warning to politicians, rally organisers and other individuals against incitement, provocation and any conduct likely to undermine peace and public order, as political tensions rise in parts of the country. At the same time, the Service has directed officers deployed to political events and public gatherings to maintain law and order while exercising professionalism, imp…