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Parliament throws out punitive anti-demos Bill

The proposed law had sparked criticism from civil society groups.

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by MOSES OGADA

News23 April 2025 - 04:56
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Police lobbed tear gas to disperse university students during a past protest. /FILE

The National Assembly Security Committee has rejected a controversial bill seeking to impose stringent restrictions on public demonstrations.

The House team declared the proposed law incompatible with international treaties, conventions and best practices governing the conduct of assemblies.

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