KEKalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front Party, criticized the National Police Service for its heavy-handed tactics during the 36th Saba Saba Day commemorations in Kenya. He accused the police of using excessive force, including roadblocks and the detention of civilians in unmarked vehicles, which he claimed violated constitutional rights to freedom of movement, assembly, and peaceful protest. Kalonzo alleged that some officers appeared to collaborate with criminal elements and failed to protect citizens during incidents like the attack on the Linda Mwananchi team. He called for the release of those arrested during the protests and emphasized that peaceful protest is a constitutional right protected under Article 37 of the Kenyan Constitution.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the police actions as oppressive and aligned with a regime that 'fears its own people,' criticizes the government for political intolerance, and calls for the release of protesters. These statements reflect a clear critique of current governance and law enforcement practices, with
