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UDA condemns protest violence, defends government's response

United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Umar at a past event. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has condemned the violence witnessed during the June 25 protests, accusing certain individuals, sections of the media, and segments of civil society of inciting unrest under the guise of promoting human rights.

In a statement issued by Secretary-General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan, the ruling party reaffirmed the constitutional right of Kenyans to peaceful assembly and protest as protected under Chapter Four of the Constitution.

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