Speaker of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has called for a review of the country’s laws governing public protests to seal the loopholes that enable violence under the guise of peaceful protest.
Speaking during a Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme in Kabuchoi, Aldai Constituency, Speaker Wetang’ula argues that while Article 37 of the Constitution rightfully protects the freedoms to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and present petitions, this right has been grossly abused over the years.
He condemned the recent wave of violent protests across the country that have left a trail of destruction, loss of lives, and many others injured or maimed.
He insisted that the tragedies could have been avoided, if organizers adhered to the law.
