The Counter Terrorism Policing Unit (CTPU) has warned activists against disrupting their work after a viral video showed an altercation in Malindi, leading to seven arrests including journalists. The incident occurred when activists, reportedly with a court order, confronted officers demanding they remove their balaclavas.

• On Tuesday, activists armed with a court order approached officers at a Malindi roadblock, demanding identity disclosure.
• The CTPU, a specialized branch of the National Police Service, issued a statement on Wednesday, November 12, condemning the incident as harassment.
• The unit stated that balaclavas and dark shades are crucial for officers' security and to prevent retaliation from terror groups, given the highly sensitive nature of their work.
• A High Court ruling in April mandated all police officers in public spaces to wear uniforms and not cover their faces.