Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on the police to take to facilitating protests as opposed to suppressing them.
Her remarks followed an episode on Tuesday where police used teargas to disperse anti-femicide protesters in Nairobi's Central Business District.
The protests were called to denounce the worrying trend where girls and women were increasingly going missing only to turn up dead - murdered.
Using the hashtag #EndFemicideKe, Kenyans of all walks of life marched in the streets of the capital city calling for an end to the murderous spree against the femalefolk.
The placard-waving crowds were, however, violently dispersed by anti-riot police who fired teargas at the groups, drawing condemnation from the city MP.
"Every Kenyan has a constitutional right to express their concerns peacefully. We respectfully call upon law enforcement to facilitate protests rather than suppress them," Passaris said.
The legislator, a devout advocate for women's rights, said citizens and the police can work in sync to bring about change that is beneficial to the whole society.
"Together, we can cultivate an environment where every voice is not only heard but also valued, fostering a society that prioritises justice and accountability for all. We must uphold these principles to ensure a better future for our nation," Passaris said.
Several protesters were arrested by plain-clothed police officers who swung into action to disrupt the demonstrations.
Amnesty International condemned the use of teargas against unarmed citizens and the arrest of peaceful protesters.
The march was part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a global campaign designed to eliminate violence against women and girls.
Kenya's record in upholding women's rights has in recent days been tainted by a spike in femicide cases with police saying on October 30 that at least 97 women and girls had been killed in three months.
"This troubling trend highlights the urgent need for focused actions and collaboration to tackle the widespread problem of gender-based violence in our society," Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat said.
