Mudavadi: Right to demonstrate must be within the confines of the law

Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi has defended the government's response to the June 25 protests, telling members of the diplomatic corps that while the right to protest is enshrined in the Constitution, it must be exercised within the bounds of the law.

In a post-demo briefing, Mudavadi said the commemorative protests held to honour victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations had degenerated into widespread violence, looting, and destruction of property, including attacks on public infrastructure and law enforcement facilities.