LSK Slams Ruto Ally Over Inciteful Remarks Ahead Of Wednesday Protests
Odhiambo reminded Kenyans that the country's Constitution gives everyone the free will to disagree on national issues, and hold and express differing political views, inclinations and preferences.
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called out Tiaty Member of Parliament (MP) William Kamket over alarming public remarks threatening to transport armed bandits to Nairobi ahead of the June 25 protests.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 24, LSK President Faith Odhiambo noted that the society's attention was drawn to a viral video of Kamket threatening to mobilise the bandits to maim protesters in the guise of defending the government.
"We note that Chapter Fourteen of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 establishes strong, lawfully structured and publicly funded Organs of National Security tasked with addressing credible threats to the government or any Kenyan, for that matter. It is inimical to the rule of law to pit Kenyans against themselves under the guise of protecting the state where adequate institutions exist.
"These remarks are neither isolated nor novel; they are consistent with a narrative propagated by pro-government politicians over the past year, proposing that political dissent by the youth is nothing but disobedience and mannerlessness, which the Government has a godforsaken duty to punish. This narrative must be seen for what it is – an effort to diminish the human rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights, and undermine the political views and sovereign authority of the people of Kenya," Odhiambo sternly responded.
Tiaty Member of Parliament (MP) William Kamket speaking in a past event. /FILE
The LSK condemned the dreadful narrative and called out every individual involved in or enabling "this inexcusable, fascist and unconstitutional plan", adding that no right-thinking Kenyan should even remotely perceive such atrocities against the people of Kenya, or deliberate violation of the Constitution and the fundamental human rights that make Kenya a democratic state.
Odhiambo reminded Kenyans that the country's Constitution gives everyone the free will to disagree on national issues, and hold and express differing political views, inclinations and preferences. However, this did not mean that Kenya is an autocracy and the law does not contemplate extralegal radicalisation of civilians to 'protect' any power-bearer against lawful acts of political dissent.
"The idea of Kenya perceived by these rogue political operatives neither reflects Kenya as it is, as it ought to be, nor as we will allow it to be. It is deplorable that neither Mr. Kamket, his colleagues spewing similar threats of violence, nor his affiliates known or believed to be working with him to plan or carry out this heinous criminal conspiracy remain free and are under no investigation whatsoever. The public and unapologetic expressions that Kenyans have been treated to in recent weeks constitute credible threats not only to the safety of protestors, sanctity of the bill of rights, but more so to the sovereignty and stability of Kenya as a free state," Odhiambo warned.
"In the circumstances, all persons involved in this conspiracy are a direct threat to National Security as defined by Article 238(1) of the Constitution of Kenya - and they ought to be treated not only as criminals, but worse still as enemies of the state. Moreover, these acts may amount to crimes against humanity under international law."
Kamket, who was speaking at a rally in Sigor, asserted that "Let them try again, we will know there are Pokot youth," he said, boasting of their readiness to "chase them around the city till they learn a lesson."
The matter found its way to the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 24, with Speaker Moses Wetangula informing him that some media outlets had labelled him a “warmonger” and advised him to stay within the limits of parliamentary discourse.
However, undeterred, Kamket doubled down on his remarks, stating: “Those people are inciters. They are the worst inciters this country has seen, and we shall call them for who they are.”
During his time on the floor, Kamket criticised those he claimed were rallying young people for the June 25 protests. Although he acknowledged the right to peaceful demonstrations, he made it clear that any form of lawlessness would not be accepted.
Kenyans protesting in Nairobi CBD on June 25, 2024. /DW
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