Government seals off­ Nyayo and Uhuru Park, no meetings on Madaraka Day

Workers put final touches to the shelter over the presidential dais at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, where Madaraka Day celebrations will be held tomorrow. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: The Government Monday cancelled meetings at Uhuru Park and Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday. Government spokesman Eric Kiraithe said both CORD and Prayers Beyond Boundaries will not be allowed to use Uhuru Park because of security concerns occasioned by double bookings.

The decision was arrived at after a meeting by the National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC). Kiraithe also accused some unnamed neighbouring countries of working with the Opposition to destabilise the country. “Following lengthy deliberations, NSAC decided that neither of the parties who had reserved the premises will be permitted to use the grounds on the material day and therefore both parties are requested to reorganise their activities accordingly,” said Kiraithe.