The last time I checked, if you wish to hold a rally or demonstration of any sort, you only need to notify the authorities of your intention, and there is no requirement that a licence be actually issued.
Today, we have witnessed the ODM rally, which had been cancelled by the Government, duly dispersed with tear gas et al.
The point i want to make here, is whether the police should actually be using the kind of force that they do to disperse such rallies. A combination of the tear gas, water dispensers, arrests, physical beatings by the police appear to be excessive.
There have been furores in the United States recently, when police have been sighted beating up persons who were not a threat to them in any way.
When shall Kenyans decide to put their foot down on violation of their rights?
I have no doubt they have the capacity to do so....properly seen when people walked to work and back to their homes for a few days, when the matatus were on strike while fighting the 'Michuki rules'.
Perhaps their reluctance may be driven by the notoriety of the police to fire off live bullets when breaking up a demonstration....but the wrongs must be righted...some day...hopefully sooner rather than later.
As for Kenyatta, Ruto & Co., have they not yet figured out that they are NOT in power, and that your greatest enemy is the one within your ranks?
I am not surprised by the trump card played by the Government in these matters...only genuine admiration do I have.
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