Article 37 of the Constitution guarantees the right to assemble, demonstrate, and present…

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THAT, appreciating that Article 37 of the Constitution guarantees the right to assemble, demonstrate, and present petitions to public authorities peacefully; further appreciating that on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, sections of the population participated in public demonstrations and protests in various parts of the country; deeply disturbed that, in exercise of this great constitutional right, there were numerous cases of violence, arson, invasion into both private and public premises, attacks on innocent wananchi and security officials more so police officers, and; further deeply disturbed that demonstrators destroyed and vandalized both public and private properties and infrastructure including courts, administration officers, shops/business premises, homes, and supermarkets in various places in the country, including Nairobi, Kikuyu, and Ol Kalou, among other places; alarmed by attempts by demonstrators to enter girls’ schools including the State House Girls, Nairobi; Now therefore, this House— (i) CONDEMNS in the strongest terms the deliberate destruction of public and private property and infrastructure during demonstrations, including court records; (ii) EXPRESSES GRAVE CONCERN over the repeated incidents of violence targeting civilians and public officers, including security personnel; (iii) AFFIRMS AND ACKNOWLEDGES the right of every citizen to demonstrate, protest, and express dissent, while emphasizing the need to protect life, livelihoods, and property; and (iv) CALLS UPON the Inspector- General of Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to immediately and expeditiously investigate the acts of lawlessness and bring to justice those found culpable, including current and former politicians, who were involved in the planning, mobilization, financing and incitement of mobs, goons and criminals.