Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i on Tuesday afternoon declared National Super Alliance's (NASA) National Resistant Movement (NRM) an outlawed group.
In a gazette notice seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the CS stated that the Movement is a criminal group and is, therefore, banned according to section 22 of the Prevention of Organized Crimes Act, 2010.
The Section stimulates that: “Where the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that a specified group is engaged in any organized criminal activity under section 3 of this Act, he may, on the advice of the Commissioner of Police, by notice, declare that specified group an organized criminal group for the purposes of this Act.”
The act also highlights that the aggrieved party may seek redress from the High court within 21 days.
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NRM was formed on the eve of the repeat presidential election on October 25.
Immediately after its formation, NASA leader Raila Odinga urged its supporters to practice civil disobedience and resistance.
He asked his followers to boycott newspapers, TV stations, products and services on the government's side in their bid for change in the country.
Miguna Miguna, a controversial lawyer, had-upon formation - announced himself as the Resistance general.
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This comes hours after NASA leader Raila Odinga was sworn - in as the People's President.
