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Maandamano Bill will curtail right to hold demos, legal experts say

A demonstrator flees from anti-riot police during Azimio's anti-government protests in Nakuru city on July 12, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Constitutional experts have criticised the proposed Maandamano Bill that seeks to regulate protests.

The Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to have conveners of protests held liable for any damage to property or loss of lives.

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