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April 20, 2026
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Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint as Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom

Amnesty Calls for Police Restraint as Fuel Price Demonstrations Loom

The group called on officers to ensure full facilitation of peaceful protests, warning against arrests or intimidation of demonstrators - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Amnesty International Kenya has called for police restraint ahead of nationwide fuel price protests scheduled for Tuesday, reminding law enforcement of the constitutional right to peaceful assembly.

  • The organization urged police to facilitate, not restrict, demonstrations guaranteed under Article 37 of the Kenyan Constitution.
  • Amnesty International warned against excessive force, citing past incidents of brutality and arbitrary arrests, emphasizing potential personal liability for officers and commanders.
  • The group highlighted a recent High Court decision in Kisumu that deemed the use of live ammunition against unarmed civilians unlawful.

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