Assistant Inspector General of Police George Kinoti has warned NASA supporters against going to JKIA on Friday to receive opposition leader Raila Odinga.
In a statement released by the National Police Service, Kinoti notes that the airport is a protected area hence access is open to bonafide travelers and people who have legitimate business at the airport.
"The attention of the National Police Service has been drawn to press reports to the effect that some politicians are mobilizing crowds to march to the JKIA to receive Raila Odinga on Friday 17th upon his return from an overseas trip.
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"Anyone wishing to organise a public procession or meeting must comply with the Public Order Act (2016).
"JKIA is a protected area hence access is open to bonafide travelers and all others with legitimate business at the airport who must be subjected at all times to the standard security measures.
"It is therefore not advisable to mobilise huge crowds to travel to that facility as it risks jeopardising the safety of air operators, passengers and other airport users," read the statement.
Kinoti reiterated that those without valid reasons will not be allowed into the facility.
NASA leaders last week announced that they would accord Odinga a grand welcome at the airport as he returns from his overseas trip.
"The NRM movement and the coalition of NASA invite millions of patriots to walk to JKIA and welcome the people's president," former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Miguna Miguna stated last week on Wednesday.
His sentiments were echoed by several opposition leaders during Sunday's rally at Jacaranda grounds.
"We will walk in millions to JKIA to welcome Raila and match to Uhuru Park for a major rally," former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama was quoted.
"Let us welcome Raila with more numbers than those who voted for Uhuru," added Homa Bay Women Representative Gladys Wanga.
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