Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris defends her proposed Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating protests in Kenya while asserting that it protects the right to protest.

• The bill, introduced on October 18, 2024, bans protests within 100 meters of key government buildings and imposes penalties of up to Sh100,000 or three months in jail for violations.
• Esther Passaris emphasizes the need for safety during demonstrations and criticizes accusations of undermining constitutional rights.
• Migori Senator Eddy Oketch and Ekuru Aukot express concerns that the bill threatens peaceful assembly as guaranteed under Article 37 of the Constitution.