Kenya’s Police Clashes With Women’s Group In Nakuru Over ‘Security Intelligence’
On Wednesday, police engaged in a confrontation with a women’s group in Gilgil, Nakuru County, after they disregarded orders not to gather.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) stated that, while it first allowed the Kiambu-based women’s group’s annual general meeting, it was later revoked.
Despite this, the group continued on their trip to Naivasha. According to authorities, the gathering was canceled owing to security concerns.
“Although the meeting was initially cleared by the Police, we later received intelligence indicating that the current settlers on the land were likely to clash with the group,” part of the statement read.
PRESS STATEMENT : CANCELLATION OF LARI NYAKINYWA WOMEN’S GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN NAIVASHA pic.twitter.com/AfX6ddwIoT
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 29, 2025
“Consequently, the meeting was cancelled on security grounds, and notice of cancellation was issued to Lari Nyakinywa Chairman to inform the members.”
The statement also disclosed that police had obtained credible evidence indicating that the women were planning to attend the AGM, requiring urgent action.
This resulted in a standoff when police stopped them at the Gilgil Junction.
“The Regional Police Commander for Rift Valley is on the ground engaging with the group at Gilgil Junction to resolve the standoff amicably,” the statement read.
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“In the meantime, we are appealing to members of the Lari Nyakinywa Women’s Group to comply with the police advice and disperse peacefully from Gilgil, even as other relevant government departments work to find a lasting solution to the land issue.”
The statement continued with a request to the public to follow police instructions.
“As a service, we remain committed to our mandate of maintaining law and order,” it concluded.
To legally hold a gathering, the police must be notified three to 14 days before the planned date of the public assembly or procession.
Kenya’s Police Clashes With Women’s Group In Nakuru Over ‘Security Intelligence’
