Ruto Asks Human Rights Body to Draft Law to Protect Protesters
By News Desk
Protests Must Be Protected” — Ruto Calls for New Law After UDA–ODM Meeting
Ruto Urges Human Rights Body to Draft Protest Protection Law
President William Ruto has called on the Kenya Human Rights Commission to spearhead the drafting of a new law aimed at protecting protesters and ensuring their rights are safeguarded during demonstrations.
Speaking today during a joint parliamentary group meeting between the Orange Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance, the President made the remarks after receiving the 10-point agenda report prepared by a bipartisan committee.
The meeting brought together lawmakers from both parties to deliberate on key national issues and explore areas of cooperation between the government and the opposition. President Ruto noted that protests are a constitutional right but emphasized the need for a legal framework that protects demonstrators while maintaining order and accountability.
According to the President, the proposed law would help create clear guidelines on how protests should be conducted and how security agencies should handle demonstrations, ensuring that citizens’ rights are respected.
The joint parliamentary engagement between UDA and ODM has recently drawn significant public attention, with leaders from both sides signaling a willingness to collaborate on governance reforms, national unity, and policy priorities contained in the 10-point agenda.
The proposal for a protest protection law is expected to spark national debate on the balance between freedom of assembly and public order in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
