The National Police Service has said it will comply with the order issued by High Court to allow Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) to hold their Madaraka Day rally at Uhuru Park.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, said the police will fully comply with the orders.
“The National Police Service has learnt of the orders issued by the High Court on May 31, 2016 to the effect that the Cord Coalition should be allowed to hold its rally at Uhuru Park on June 1, 2016. We wish to inform that the National Police Service will fully comply with the orders issued by the High Court.,” read part of the statement.
The High Court on Tuesday declared the move by government to ban the Uhuru Park rally as null and void.
Justice George Odunga gave Cord the green light to hold their rally at Uhuru Park, and asked police to provide them with security.
On his part, Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery, assured those who will attend the Wednesday rally of heightened security.
“We are law abiding citizens and since the court decided that Cord has to celebrate at Uhuru Park, we have no problem. Police are there and will provide security,” said Nkaissery.
The police however encouraged the coalition to pick an alternative venue, apart from Uhuru Park and Nyayo Stadium, citing security concerns.
The inspector general said inviting huge crowds at Uhuru Park is likely to cause logistical and security challenges, as the President of the Republic of Korea and the President of the Republic of Turkey, will be using Uhuru Highway, which is near the park and stadium.
“In view of the foregoing, and owing to the said security concerns, we therefore request that Cord Coalition considers holding the rally at other venues other than Uhuru Park and Nyayo Stadium, which are both on Uhuru Highway. The police will provide the requisite security at the alternative venue as is required by the law.”
Cord leaders have however maintained that their rally will be held at Uhuru Park.