by Allan Kisia
Friday October 31, 2025
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo speaking to journalists in Mombasa/SCREENGRAB
Kenya has called for calm and strict adherence to the law following violent protests that broke out Thursday at the busy Namanga border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.
The protests have disrupted movement and escalated tension along the vital East African trade corridor.
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Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo urged those demonstrating on the Kenyan side of the border to respect the country’s laws governing public protests and assemblies.“Our position remains that any form of expression or assembly must be exercised strictly within the confines of the law,” Omollo said while addressing journalists in Mombasa.
He emphasised that Kenya has clear legal frameworks guiding demonstrations, urging all participants to conduct themselves peacefully and lawfully.
“As a country, we have laws and regulations that guide demonstrations. Anyone who wants to participate in any form of protest should do what the law requires,” he said.
Omollo, however, declined to comment on the protests unfolding across the border in Tanzania, saying it was beyond his mandate.
“I don’t want to speak about what is happening in Tanzania. To our friends there, I am sure they have their own ways and mechanisms of dealing with it. They are our friendly neighbours, and we wish them well as they go through their election process,” he added.