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Kenya Kwanza new Bill to counter protests

Police watch as fire razes Jua Kali auto trading and repair centre during protests in Kisumu on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Conveners of protests will soon be held liable for damage to property or loss of lives should Parliament pass a proposed Bill.

In a move geared towards curtailing anti-government protests, a Kenya Kwanza Alliance allied MP has introduced a Bill seeking to regulate demonstrations and picketing.

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