LSK, rights groups sue State over 'oppressive' colonial law

Azimio la Umoja supporters bath in the streets during anti-government protests on high cost of living in KIsumu on July 19, 2023. [Michael Mute, Standard]

A fresh battle over Azimio protests has landed in court, with the government being sued for a colonial law it used against those alleged to be the organisers.

The case seen by The Standard challenges Section 77 of the Penal Code, which makes it a crime to either plan or be involved in disobeying authority.