A section of activists announced plans to hold protests tomorrow, Tuesday, to mark 14 years of the constitution to agitate for change. The fresh street protest is set to reignite the wave of anti-government protests that started in June
The activists largely composed of youth decry the abductions and forced disappearances that have been rampant in the recent past.
The group, largely consisting of youth, insists that the peaceful protests are aimed at addressing a range of issues including justice, corruption and unemployment.
The protesters argued that President William Ruto has not yet addressed the demands of Kenyans making it necessary to continue the efforts to hold the country accountable through demos.
Later after convening their meeting, a number of them were arrested as they tried to hold a peaceful protest in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) in what they termed as a warm-up for Katiba Day.
The protesters marched through the streets chanting anti-government protest songs while carrying placards. The protestors have, therefore, vowed not to rest until corrupt officials are tried and jailed for their crimes.
"Tomorrow, August 27, Katiba Day will not just be a day of commemoration, it will be a day of mass action,” Chairman of Peoples Assembly, Brooker Omolo stated.
“We are announcing a general strike, a protest against the tyranny of William Ruto and a demand for his immediate resignation. We will not rest until justice is done.”
On her part, Wanjira Wanjiru, a fellow activist, condemned the government for continued abductions and called for action.
"We cannot continue living in an active crime scene and do nothing about it, we cannot continue with the wake of corruption, abductions and police killings,” she warned.
Activist Kasmuel Mcoure, on his part, asked the public to join the call and take a moment to find out if our constitution has been respected.
"We are inviting you tomorrow as the Katiba turns 14. We are asking you to take a short break and ask yourselves whether this constitution that gives us rights has been respected,” he urged.
The new constitution of Kenya was promulgated on August 27, 2010 under the leadership of former President Mwai Kibaki. the planned Katiba Day protests coincide with the 14th anniversary of the promulgation of the current Kenya Constitution.
