NASA supporters welcome back their leader Raila Odinga after his recent trip to the US. [PHOTO/The Star]
Nairobi police boss Japheth Koome has warned NASA supporters against attending the planned Embakasi rally to be held at Jakaranda grounds.
Koome said the rally was illegal as it had received no authorisation from area police.
NASA had earlier indicated that they booked the venue after writing to the police informing them of the same.
But Koome says that the NASA leadership informed the wrong police officers, arguing that they sought permission from Embakasi police instead of the Soweto officers as required.
He has warned of dire consequences to those who will come to attend the rally which he has termed outlawed.
“Babu Owino is the area MP and he must be very well aware that this area is in Soweto. They should stop lying to Kenyans that they have notified the police. Anyone going there will be doing so at their own risk,” Koome said.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has remained tight-lipped of the rally, directing that questions be channeled to his Nairobi representative.
“The law says anyone planning to hold any procession, public meeting or demonstration should notify the OCS of the area at least 24 hours before the scheduled time for the event,” Koome said.